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2017 Map of Ashwood

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Ashwood
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Ashwood serves as the primary settlement hub in this high-desert landscape of Jefferson County, where the topography is defined by complex canyon systems and isolated ridges. The settlement sits at the confluence of several drainages, including Trout Cr and Prineville Gulch, which provide critical water access in an otherwise arid environment. Notable for genealogists, the Woods Cem is located just west of the town site, while the surrounding hills are dotted with family-named features like Lee Woods Spring and McCorkle Spring.

The map reveals a landscape shaped by both natural erosion and human agricultural efforts, such as the Clarke Orchard and the Little Willow Cr Reservoir in the southwest. Transport through this terrain relies on historic corridors like Ashwood Rd and Haycreek Rd, which navigate between prominent landmarks like Sampson Mtn and Blizzard Ridge. The presence of Indian Arrows and Clarke Springs suggests a long history of water-dependence for local inhabitants and livestock.