2020 Map of Appledale

About this map

Appledale sits at the northern end of this high plateau country, where the landscape is defined by dramatic coulees and deep drainages. The topography is dominated by the massive rise of Badger Mtn in the northwest and the Beezley Hills to the southeast, creating a high-relief environment between the Douglas Cr corridor and the managed waters of the Quincy Lateral Canal. The presence of natural water sources like Willow Springs and Baird Springs hints at the historic importance of these locations for early travelers and livestock in an otherwise arid region. A network of rural routes, including Palisades Rd Sw and Baird Springs Rd Nw, connects isolated homesteads and orchards. The transition from natural spring-fed drainages to modern irrigation infrastructure reflects the long-term adaptation of agriculture in this portion of Grant County.