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2020 Map of Boyd

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Boyd
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Rock Creek serves as the primary hydrological artery through this section of Carbon County, anchoring a sophisticated network of irrigation canals essential to the high plains landscape. Settled at the junction of several rural routes, the community of Boyd is surrounded by a complex system of man-made waterways including the Carbonado Ditch, Hoyle Ditch, and Duffield Ditch. These features illustrate the vital role of water management in sustaining the local economy and agricultural viability in the shadow of Shane Ridge.

The terrain is defined by prominent landmarks such as Blanchard Butte and Stormitt Butte, while family history is etched into the land at the Carbonado Cem and Beltz Cem. Numerous secondary drainages like Stanley Cr and Elbow Cr carve through the coulees, feeding into the larger creek systems. The map details an extensive network of named local roads, including Cottonwood Creek Rd and Victory Rd, which connect the scattered homesteads and springs like Chappel Spring across the varied elevation of the quadrangle.