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2019 Map of Cedar Bend

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Cedar Bend
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The Colorado River carves a deep, winding path through Mitchell County, shaping the local geography from Low Bridge to the Cedar Bend Bridge. This area, characterized by its dramatic canyon systems like Badgett Canyon and McGuire Canyon, shows a landscape defined by water management and ranching infrastructure. Numerous catchment basins, including Wheat Pasture Tank and Logsdon Reservoir, are scattered across the terrain to support agriculture and livestock in this semi-arid region.

In the southeast, the urban edge of Colorado City is visible, served by the Colorado City Airport and an extensive road network including W Bus Interstate 20. For local historians, the Handley Cem and landmarks such as Clay Smith Peak offer specific points of reference within the broader expanse of Shinnery Flats. The map documents a contemporary view of the region's intersection between natural river topography and modern transportation corridors.