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2012 Map of Packwood Creek

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Packwood Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Poso Ortega and Miller Flats anchor this landscape of the California Coast Ranges, where seasonal water sources and ranching access define the settlement pattern. The terrain is characterized by the Shale Hills and a series of dramatic cuts including Salt Canyon, Bitterwater Canyon, and Cedar Canyon. These landforms dictate the winding paths of rural thoroughfares such as Bitterwater Rd and McCormack Ranch Rd.

Hydrology in this arid region is critical, evidenced by the presence of Sulphur Spring and Bitterwater Spring. The intermittent drainage network is dominated by Packwood Cr in the north and the extensive reach of Bitterwater Cr to the south. The mapping reflects a modern era of land use where large ranching tracts are accessed by specialized routes like Palo Prieta Cholame Rd and Bitterwater Valley Rd.