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2010 Map of Hobson

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Hobson
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The Arkansas River carves through this high-desert landscape, defining the character of local irrigation and settlement during the early 21st century. The map centers on the small community of Hobson, where the Hobson Ditch and the massive Minnequa Canal trace the elevation contours, illustrating the region's reliance on managed water systems. To the south, the settlement of Siloam sits near the winding paths of Red Creek and Rush Creek.

Infrastructure is prominent throughout the terrain, including the Arkansas Valley Conduit and local thoroughfares like Old Portland Rd and Hobson Ranch Rd. The drainage network is intricately detailed, showing how Willow Spring Creek and Beaver Creek feed into the river valley, while named landmarks such as Richie Gulch and Fred Rohr Gulch provide specific reference points for local history and topography.