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2010 Map of Cedar Knob

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Cedar Knob
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Cedar Knob and the surrounding high desert of Moffat County are defined by a network of ephemeral watercourses and ridges, reflecting a landscape shaped by intermittent drainage and livestock grazing. This 2010 survey highlights the prominence of Wild Horse Ridge and Elk Springs Ridge, which channel water toward features like Dry Lake Reservoir and the naming of diverse local drainages such as Cedar Springs Draw and Freeman Gulch.

Mineral interest in the area is marked by the presence of the September Morn Claims, indicating small-scale prospecting or mining activity within this isolated portion of western Colorado. The road network, including County Rd 23 and County Rd 59, traces the natural contours of the terrain, providing access to remote landmarks like Lone Tree Gulch and Jacobs Draw. This map captures a moment of modern land management in a region where local names like Bob Hughes Creek and Deception Creek preserve the identities of early settlers and the character of the range.