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2011 Map of Beaver Canyon

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Beaver Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Canadian River carves a winding path through this corner of Harding County, creating a dramatic series of canyon systems and riparian bends. Among the most prominent geographic features is the Upper Horseshoe Bend, where the river loops tightly before continuing its southward journey. This landscape is defined by its deep drainage networks, including Whitman Canyon and the titular Beaver Canyon, which converge toward the river valley.

Evidence of local land use is seen in the sparse network of rural routes like County Road T-4 and Maddox Rd, which navigate between named topographical landmarks such as Cañon Mesteño and Cañon de Cueva. The naming conventions throughout the quadrangle, from Cañon Blanco to Cañon Emplazado, reflect the regional heritage and the importance of these natural conduits for water and travel in a high-desert environment.