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2009 Map of Morland

Name: 2009 Topographic Map of Morland
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2009
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2009

About this map

Morland stands as the primary settlement on this High Plains landscape, situated just south of the South Fork Solomon River. The town's grid is clearly defined by local thoroughfares such as W Kansas St, Union St, and S Tiger St, with the Morland Cemetery serving as a local landmark at its southern edge. This 2009 survey highlights a water-managed landscape where agricultural roads like St Peter Rd and Cemetary Rd bisect the open country.

Water infrastructure is central to the area's geography, anchored by the Antelope Lake reservoir and the Graham County Dam to the northwest. These features, along with drainage systems like Antelope Creek, Brush Creek, and Jackson Branch, illustrate the vital role of riparian corridors in Graham County's irrigation and livestock economy. The South Fork Solomon River remains the dominant hydrologic feature, winding across the northern section of the quadrangle.