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1960 Map of Needle Rock

USGS Topo · Published 1985

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Needle Rock and the high points of Sugar Bowl Rock dominate this section of Goshen County, mapped as part of a Missouri River Basin development program. The landscape is defined by its drainage systems and isolated homesteads, where water sources like Corn Creek and Lone Tree Creek dictated the placement of early ranching operations. The inclusion of Trelona (Site) suggests a former settlement or post office location that had already faded by the time of the 1960 survey. Family names are preserved in the geography at sites such as Hunter Ranch, Otto Ranch, and Wilkins Ranch, illustrating the sparse, livestock-driven economy of the High Plains. Steep canyon walls at Jackson Canyon and Josh Canyon contrast with the broad slopes of Needle Draw, revealing a terrain shaped by erosion and limited permanent water.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1960
Date Published1985
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.4 x 26.9 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain