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1968 Map of Chicken Creek West, 1990 Print
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1968 Map of Chicken Creek West

USGS Topo · Published 1990

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Kinney Rim and Rifes Rim dominate the high-elevation geography of this Sweetwater County landscape, framing a series of drainage systems that flow toward the Chicken Springs Basin. This terrain is defined by its arid-land hydrology, where ephemeral features like Alkali Spring Creek and Chicken Creek cut through the high desert floor. The inclusion of Chicken Springs suggests a vital local water source in a region otherwise marked by deep draws such as Scheggs Draw and Granary Draw. By the late 1960s, the emergence of energy exploration is evident through the placement of Gas Wells and numerous drill holes scattered across the sections, indicating a shift from a purely pastoral or wilderness landscape toward industrial resource extraction during the mid-century period.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1968
Date Published1990
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.7 x 26.9 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain