2020 Map of Karakul Hills

About this map

Keystone serves as a primary geographic anchor at the northern edge of this Adams County landscape, situated where the land transitions from the high plateaus of the north toward the distinct geological formations of the Karakul Hills. The terrain is defined by a series of north-south running ridges and coulees, typical of the Channeled Scablands. In the southern portion of the sheet, the drainage network of Cow Creek and Lugenbeal Creek converges near Cow Lake, illustrating the vital role of water in this semi-arid environment. The rectangular survey system is clearly visible through the network of section roads like Danekas Rd and E Wellsandt Rd, which trace the boundaries of Townships 19 and 20 North. This map highlights the intersection of modern transport corridors and historical agricultural patterns, with long-established property lines following the township and range grid across the undulating scabland topography.