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2024 Map of Hardman

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of Hardman
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

Hardman Cem and the Hardman IOOF Cem serve as central points of historical interest in this portion of Morrow County, where the high-altitude terrain is defined by complex drainage systems and steep descents. The landscape is marked by the convergence of several major canyons, including Merrill Canyon, Rood Canyon, and Miller Canyon, which channel seasonal water toward Rock Creek. These geographic features dictate the winding paths of local thoroughfares like Wyland Grade Rd and Hardman Ridge Rd, reflecting the challenges of traversing this dissected plateau.

Water sources are scarce but critical, documented through sites like Hoskins Spring, Reininger Spring, and the Stuckey Butte Reservoir. A notable geological point is Glutton Falls along Rock Creek, tucked between the slopes of Deadman Hill and the surrounding rangeland. The presence of the Deadman Hill Loop and the Hardman Grade suggests a history of cattle ranching and early transportation routes through the rugged Morrow County interior.