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2024 Map of Rockland West

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of Rockland West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

Rockland Valley serves as a central corridor for water and transportation in this portion of Power County, where the eastern slopes of the Sublett Range descend toward a network of irrigation ditches and creeks. This modern landscape is defined by its hybrid water systems, where natural flows like South Fork Rock Creek and Warm Springs Creek are managed alongside the US Ditch and Lower West Ditch to support agricultural life. Evidence of long-standing ranching and local settlement is visible in the network of family-named roads, including Nelson Ln, Halling Rd, and Christensen Rd, which trace the base of the foothills.

Prominent terrain features such as Table Mtn, Cedar Ridge, and Dairy Canyon frame the western and southern boundaries of the quadrangle. Significant landmarks like Lupe Springs and Warm Springs indicate the location of essential water sources in this high-desert environment. The map also reveals the intricate system of canyons, notably Houtz Canyon and Cliff Canyon, which historically provided routes for early travel and livestock movement through the range.