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2016 Map of Cedar Knob

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Cedar Knob
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Cedar Knob stands as a prominent topographical landmark in this high-desert region of Northwest Colorado, where the terrain is defined by a series of significant ridges and drainage systems. The landscape is dominated by the prominent elevations of Wild Horse Ridge and Elk Springs Ridge, which channel seasonal water through a network of draws and gulches. Named features such as Thornburg Draw and Overholt Draw in the north, and Deception Cr in the south, illustrate the complex hydrologic pattern of this semi-arid environment.

Infrastructure is sparse, consisting primarily of county roads like Co RD 59 and Co RD 23 that navigate the high plateaus. The presence of Dry Lake Reservoir and Cedar Springs highlights the critical importance of water management in this portion of Moffat County. For researchers, the map provides a clear view of the Public Land Survey System township and range lines, such as t6n r96w, which dictate the spatial organization of this open country.