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2015 Map of Dickinson Hill

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Dickinson Hill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Goshen Hole Rim defines the dramatic topography of this high plains landscape on the border of Platte and Goshen Counties. The escarpment carves a sharp diagonal across the terrain, separating the elevated plateau from the lower basin and creating a distinct natural boundary that has long influenced local movement and land use. At the northern end of this formation, Dickinson Hill rises as a prominent landmark.

Water management is central to this arid environment, evidenced by Dawson Reservoir Number 1 and the intermittent flow of Forney Draw. The drainage of Forney Springs provides a vital point of interest along the base of the rim. A grid of rural routes, including Rattlesnake Rd, Goshen Hole Rd, and Bordeaux Rd, traces the section lines of the Public Land Survey System, illustrating how modern agriculture and ranching have been organized around the area's sharp geological features.