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2015 Map of Esau Spring

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Thunder Basin National Grassland dominates this high-plains landscape in Converse County, where the intricate network of drainage draws and ephemeral creeks reveals a complex watershed. The terrain is defined by several prominent family and descriptive landmarks, such as Pinnacle Rocks and Split Hill, which sit alongside numerous draws including West Fork Rattlesnake Draw and Riehle Draw. Human presence is sparsely marked by cattle-country infrastructure like the Fiddleback Ranch and the managed water of Rat Number 1 Reservoir.

Water sources are vital in this arid environment, represented by the namesake Esau Spring and various seasonal flows like Tena Cr and Rat Cr. The mapping of local names like Tin Can Lake and Wagonhound Creek provides a window into the ranching history of the region. Transportation is primarily limited to the unpaved corridor of Cow Creek Rd, which cuts through the central section of the quadrangle.