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1969 Map of Rocklyn SW

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Rocklyn SW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

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Lake Creek winds through this portion of Lincoln County, defining a landscape marked by numerous small basins and seasonal water bodies. The terrain is characterized by a sparse settlement pattern at the end of the 1960s, where the primary indicator of former habitation is the Earl (Site). This location, designated as a site rather than an active town, suggests a shift in the local population or agricultural focus during the mid-20th century.

Water is a central feature of the topography, from the prominent Wall Lake and Florence Lake to the smaller Twin Lakes and Whittaker Lake. The area is interlaced with a network of Jeep Trails, providing access to remote points like Seven Springs. Industrial activity is evident in the presence of a Gravel Pit and Borrow Pit, likely supporting the maintenance of rural infrastructure in this interior Washington plateau.