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2023 Map of Lena

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Lena
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Lena stands as the primary settlement hub in this part of Morrow County, situated where the high desert terrain transitions into a complex system of drainage canyons. The landscape is defined by the winding course of Little Butter Creek, which is flanked by steep-walled features such as Buttermilk Canyon and Luckman Canyon. This 2023 survey illustrates a rural landscape where modern roads like Little Butter Creek Rd and Co Rd 813 follow the natural contours of the land, connecting isolated high points and valleys.

Local history and genealogy interests are centered at the Pleasant Point Cem, located north of the settlement. The topographic detail highlights prominent landmarks including Morris Butte and the Jones Hill Summit, which provided vantage points over the surrounding canyon networks. Named features like Milk Canyon, Jones Canyon, and Dry Ayers Canyon suggest a history of varied land use and navigation across this high-plateau environment.