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2018 Map of Ash Creek Ranch

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Ash Creek Ranch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Ash Creek Ranch anchors the high desert landscape of Graham County, where the transition between drainage basins is marked by an extensive system of water management features. Ranching operations are centered around the namesake Ash Cr and its N Fork Ash Cr, supported by a network of catchments including South Headquarters Tank and Green Mountain Tank. This survey reflects a traditional southwestern grazing landscape where land use is dictated by the availability of water at isolated points like Bone Spring.

The rugged eastern slopes of the quadrangle are carved by numerous named drainages, such as Bronco Gulch, Sweetmeat Draw, and Grapevine Canyon. These topographical features, along with the Ash Flat plateau, define the movement of traffic along remote routes like Co RD 8 and Yellowjacket Rd. Smaller water sources like Military Tank and Hooker Gap Tank indicate the vital infrastructure required for livestock management in this arid territory.