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2014 Map of Lorado

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Lorado
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Lorado and Saunders sit at the heart of this landscape where the borders of Boone, Logan, and Wyoming counties meet. The settlement pattern follows the intricate network of the Buffalo Creek drainage, with communities like Pardee, Lundale, and Craneco lining the valley floors. Higher elevations are marked by the Spring Mountain Lookout Tower and prominent peaks such as Bald Knob and Buffalo Mountain.

The presence of Brown Browning Cem near the southern border provides a specific point of interest for genealogists tracing local families. The terrain is defined by dozens of named branches and forks, including Spruce Laurel Fork and Toney Fork, which dictate the placement of local routes like Wylo Strip Rd and Buffalo Creek Road. This 2014 survey documents the enduring spatial layout of these mountain hollows and the tight relationship between topography and human habitation.