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2021 Map of Red Hole

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Red Hole
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

The high desert landscape of t43n r93w is defined by the intricate drainage systems and topographic depressions that characterize this portion of Hot Springs County. The namesake Red Hole basin and the prominent Wild Horse Butte stand as central landmarks amidst a network of seasonal watercourses. These ephemeral channels, including Rock Springs Draw and Red Springs Draw, reveal the erosional patterns of the terrain, while Black Willow Draw cuts through the central section of the quadrangle.

Surface water is concentrated at named points like Rock Springs and Red Springs, which likely served as critical watering holes in this arid environment. Human activity is marked by remote corridors such as Black Mountain Rd and S Kirby Creek Rd in the north, providing access to the higher elevations. To the south, the terrain descends toward Warm Springs Cr and the Middle Fork Warm Spring Cr, illustrating the transition from high plateaus to the creek valleys below.