2012 Map of Risue Canyon

About this map

Walker sits at the southern edge of the Antelope Valley, where the West Walker River transitions from its narrow canyon into a wider agricultural basin. This 2012 survey illustrates a landscape deeply managed for water, featuring the Main Canal, Highline Ditch, and several large sloughs such as Big Slough and East Slough. These irrigation works are essential for the valley floor, supporting ranching and settlement alongside the river. To the east, the terrain rises sharply into the Wellington Hills and the slopes of Wild Horse Mountain. High-elevation water sources like Upper Risue Canyon Spring and Indian Spring dot the dry canyons. This map details the complex road network serving rural homesteads, including Burcham Flat Rd and Parkers Ranch Rd, which connect the lowland flats of Indian Valley and Salmon Flat to the higher ridges.