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2020 Map of Goodson School

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Goodson School
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Black Mesa dominates the northern horizon of this Cimarron County landscape, where the high plains of Oklahoma meet the New Mexico border. The arid environment is defined by a complex network of seasonal drainages and irrigation efforts, including Smiley Arroyo, Bontz Arroyo, and Roberts Ditch. These waterways feed into the Dry Cimarron River, which cuts through the center of the quadrangle. The map reveals the vital role of water management in this high-elevation ranching country, shown through features like Bramlett Spring and the Wiggins Ralley Ditch Number 1.

Goodson School stands as a primary landmark for local history, situated near the intersection of Black Mesa Ranch Rd and Quimby Rd. To the north, the terrain becomes increasingly fractured, characterized by Sugarloaf Butte and deep incisions such as Blacksmith Canyon and Ellmore Canyon. This survey provides a precise view of the rural road network and boundary lines that have organized this remote corner of the Panhandle for generations.