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2020 Map of Register Rock

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Register Rock
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Register Rock stands as a primary landmark along the southern edge of this landscape, overlooking the wide expanse of Lake Walcott and the winding course of Rock Cr. The topography is defined by the unique volcanic and alluvial formations of Power County, including the distinctive peaks of Janies Nipples and the elevated reach of Cedar Ridge. The map details a transition from the riparian environment of the Bonanza Bar and Frymier Field along the riverbanks to the more arid upland geography of the north.

Rural development is centered around the settlement of Quigley, connected to the surrounding country by a network of local roads such as Lake Channel Rd and Quigley Rd. Water sources were clearly vital for early land use, as evidenced by named features like Morgans Waterhole, Mowers Spring, and the deep incision of Lake Channel Canyon. The presence of Dry Hollow further illustrates the varied drainage patterns that have shaped this high desert terrain over generations.