2011 Map of Dead Horse Canyon NE

About this map

Granite Springs Wash defines the drainage patterns of this arid landscape within Pershing County, cutting a meandering path from the northwest toward the southern reaches of the quadrangle. This 2011 survey illustrates the subtle topographic variations in a region shaped by intermittent water flow and alluvial processes. The sparse human infrastructure, limited primarily to primitive roads and tracks, underscores the isolation of this high desert environment. While the map is geographically focused on the natural hydrology of the wash, the detailed contour intervals from the U.S. Geological Survey allow for a precise reading of the basin's floor and the surrounding desert floor as it appeared in the early 21st century.