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2017 Map of Fossil South

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Fossil South
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Fossil anchors the northern edge of this high-desert landscape, where the town's historical presence is marked by the Fossil IOOF Cem. The terrain is defined by a dense network of canyons and peaks, including Steiwer Peaks, Prindle Peak, and Bald Mtn, which separate the various drainage basins of Butte Cr and Cottonwood Cr. A series of family and local names identifies the land's features, from Clymer Canyon and Watson Canyon to the more mysterious The Rafferty.

Modern roads and historical paths traverse the complex topography, such as Lords Trail and Cottonwood Creek Rd, providing access to high-elevation points like Twin Buttes. The placement of Schoolhouse Canyon and Grant Meadow suggests a history of early valley settlement and ranching. This 2017 record from the U.S. Geological Survey details the high relief and vital water sources, including Grant Spring and Clumer Spring, essential for life in this arid region of Wheeler County.