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2017 Map of Nelson Canyon West

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Nelson Canyon West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Escondido Canyon and the high desert terrain of Lincoln County define this landscape, where deep drainage systems cut through the arid highlands east of the Sacramento Mountains. In the northern reaches of the sheet, the Escondido Cem stands as a solitary point of interest near the headwaters of Escondido Cr. The map reveals a complex network of topographical features, including the prominent Long Ridge which separates Long Ridge Canyon from Kemp Canyon.

Surface water is sparse, represented by intermittent flows such as Stinking Cr and Baca Spring Cr. The land is predominantly shaped by its canyons, from the narrow Deadman Canyon and Diablo Canyon to the broader expanse of Big Draw in the south. This 2017 survey reflects a modern environment where local infrastructure is limited to secondary routes like Co RD e038, leaving the intricate natural contours of the canyons as the primary landmarks.