2024 Map of Ashwood

About this map

The settlement of Ashwood serves as the focal point for this high-desert landscape in Jefferson County, where steep drainage systems like Little Devils Canyon and Prineville Gulch carve through the volcanic terrain. This modern survey illustrates a landscape defined by its water sources, with numerous named springs such as Ryegrass Spring, McCorkle Spring, and Jump Spring supporting the local rangeland. The presence of Woods Cem near the town center and historical landmarks like Indian Arrows and Clarke Orchard provides tangible links to the area's agricultural and homesteading heritage. South of the townsite, the topography rises toward Blizzard Ridge and Sampson Mountain, separated by deep cuts like Rock Crusher Canyon and Rutter Canyon. The drainage of Trout Creek and Wilson Creek continues to dictate the orientation of local routes like NE Wilson Creek Rd, following the natural contours of the basin.