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2012 Map of Hiko

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Hiko
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Hiko Spring and the surrounding basin define this Lincoln County landscape, where water has long dictated the patterns of settlement and ranching. The presence of Nesbitt Lake and Frenchy Lake south of the main Hiko community highlights the critical role of these terminal basins in an otherwise arid environment. Along the western edge of the valley, the Hiko Post Office serves as the hub for local rural life, situated near family-named landmarks like Nesbitt Ranch.

Transport and access are traced through a network of local roads such as Stewart Ranch Rd and Stewart Brothers Ranch Rd, which follow the natural contours of the valley floor. To the south, Crystal Springs marks another vital water source and crossroads where Crystal Wash cuts through the terrain. The map captures a high-desert ranching economy that remains centered on these reliable springs and the rugged geography of Hiko Canyon.