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2020 Map of Hillsboro

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

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Hillsboro serves as a central reference point in this corner of Carbon County, where the high desert plateau meets the deep incisions of the Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area. The landscape is defined by dramatic geological shifts, from the broad expanse of the Garvin Basin to the sharp descent into Devil Canyon. Water management and natural drainage patterns are evident through features like East Reservoir and the winding course of Twentymile Creek, which carves through the eastern portion of the quadrangle.

Transportation in this remote borderland relies on a network of rugged routes such as Barry's Landing Rd and S Pasture Trail. These paths connect the upland plateaus to the canyon floor, passing landmarks like Barrys Island and the Natural Corrals. The map also captures the administrative boundary between Carbon and Big Horn counties just north of the Wyoming state line, reflecting the area's transition from open range to protected canyonlands.