2011 Map of Balm Canyon

About this map

Rhea Creek carves a significant path through this portion of Morrow County, accompanied by a network of drainage systems that define the local topography. The presence of the Rhea Creek Cemetery near Upper Rhea Creek Rd offers a focal point for genealogical interest in an area otherwise characterized by its namesake Balm Canyon and numerous deep draws. The landscape is a complex of named canyons and gulches, including the starkly named Graveyard Canyon, Lunceford Canyon, and Horse Gulch. In the southern reaches, higher elevations like Warm Hill overlook a confluence of seasonal streams such as Houselog Creek and Thorn Creek. This survey illustrates the traditional rural infrastructure of the region, where travel is dictated by the natural corridors of Road Canyon Rd and winding creek beds.