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2012 Map of Condor Canyon

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Condor Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Delmues Ranch serves as a primary reference point in this Lincoln County landscape, situated where the Meadow Valley Wash and Kiln Wash converge. The topography is defined by significant drainage systems and distinct geological rises, including the Panaca Hills and the prominent Black Hill. Transportation through this arid region follows established routes like Oak Wells Rd and Delmue Ranch Rd, which connect the scattered water sources and ranch lands.

Water management is central to the area's utility, evidenced by the Big Flat Reservoir and several natural outflows such as Delmues Springs and Meadow Valley Spring. This survey captures the transition from the high relief of Condor Canyon and Hamlight Canyon to the broader expanse of Dry Valley. A unique navigational or local marker, the Landmark Letter, appears on the slopes of the hills, providing a human-scale reference point within the larger natural terrain of The Big Hogback.