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2022 Map of Razor Blade Mesa

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Razor Blade Mesa
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The Cimarron River carves a broad valley through the high plains of the Oklahoma Panhandle, defining the rural character of this borderland region. In the southern portion of the map, the small settlement of Castaneda sits near the banks of Flagg Springs Cr, serving as a focal point for the surrounding ranching and agricultural lands. The terrain is marked by distinctive topographic features such as Razor Blade Mesa, Winchester Mesa, and the prominent Sugarloaf Mtn, which rise above the river's drainage network.

Evidence of early regional history is found at the Garrett Cem, located north of the river. The northern edge of the map transitions into the Comanche National Grassland as the landscape crosses into Colorado. A series of deep incisions, including Ute Canyon and Coal Springs Canyon, highlight the complex erosion patterns that have shaped this arid environment, while a grid of local roads like n0250 RD provides access across the rugged mesas.