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2015 Map of Linch

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Linch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Linch and the nearby Sussex Unit anchor this high plains landscape in Johnson County, where the topography is defined by an intricate network of ephemeral drainages known as draws. These landforms, including Frenchman Draw, Moonshine Draw, and Joe Begant Draw, create a complex natural drainage system that feeds into Meadow Cr and the W Fork Bullwhacker Cr. The presence of reliable water sources like Joe Grey Spring and Knighton Spring highlights the critical importance of localized hydrology in this arid environment.

Local infrastructure supports regional industry via Sussex Field Rd and Meadow Creek Rd, while the prominent Pine Ridge provides a significant vertical landmark overlooking the surrounding basins. The map illustrates a landscape shaped by both geological erosion and the requirements of the energy and ranching sectors, with surveyors documenting numerous named draws that reflect the history of local land use and family-named landmarks.