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2022 Map of Coldwater East

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Coldwater East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Rita Blanca National Grassland dominates this high plains landscape in the northern Panhandle, where federal land parcels are interspersed with private ranching operations. The terrain is defined by the ephemeral drainage of Coldwater Cr, which meanders through the northwest and eastern sections of the quadrangle. A significant hydrological landmark, Aqua Fria Spring, appears near the eastern border, representing a vital water source in this semi-arid environment.

The road network reflects the region's rural character and cattle-ranching heritage, with local arteries like French Rd and School House Rd providing access to the interior. Evocative local names such as W High Lonesome Ln and E High Lonesome Ln underscore the area's geographic isolation. This 2022 survey captures the contemporary management of the shortgrass prairie, where livestock production and conservation efforts coexist along routes like FM 296 and Stafford Ln.