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1988 Map of Rio Canyon

Name: 1988 Topographic Map of Rio Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

Rio Canyon and the steep surrounding terrain of Jackson County are the focus of this late-20th-century topographic record. The landscape is defined by its dramatic elevation changes and a intricate drainage network, featuring Antelope Creek, Kenutchen Creek, and Myer Creek. At the northern edge, the Lake Creek Reservoir sits near the confluence of Lake Creek and its West Fork, serving as a key water management feature in this upland environment.

Evidence of local resource extraction and infrastructure is scattered across the ridges, including several sites labeled simply as Borrow Pit and Quarry. A prominent Power Transmission Line cuts through the southern sections of the quadrangle, illustrating the utility corridors that crisscross these hills. Notable landmarks such as Chimney Rock and the peak known as Baldy provide essential orientation points for understanding the geography of Burnt Canyon and the adjacent drainages during this era.