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2011 Map of Devils Heel

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Devils Heel
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Burnt River winds through the northern reaches of this landscape, its path shadowed by a complex network of man-made irrigation features. Gravity-defying engineering is evident in the paths of the Eldorado Ditch, Cleary Ditch, and Independence Creek Ditch, which trace the contours of the high desert terrain to move water across the drainages of Deer Creek and Flint Creek. These hydraulic systems reflect the region's historical reliance on managed water for mining and ranching interests.

Deep in the southern portion of the quadrangle, the namesake Devils Heel stands near the confluence of Chicken Creek and Fish Creek. The landscape is defined by a dense web of seasonal drainages, including uniquely named features like Rail Gulch, Milk Ranch Boulder Creek, and Lying Creek. While largely a roadless wilderness area, the southern boundary is touched by McCoy Rd, providing a remote access point into these drainage basins.