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2018 Map of Root Creek

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Root Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Grant Cem and the nearby Grant Springs mark the western reaches of this high-country landscape in Converse County. The terrain is defined by a dense network of drainages and prominent peaks, with Lacy Mtn anchoring the southern portion of the survey. Numerous named watercourses, including the W Fork Hunton Cr and Box Elder Cr, have carved deep depressions such as Box Elder Canyon and Brighton Canyon into the plateau.

Evidence of ranching and early settlement is preserved in the naming of local landmarks like Howard Hill and the winding path of Windy Ridge Rd. The presence of School Cr and various spring-fed tributaries like Lindgren Spring Cr suggests the vital importance of water management in this high-altitude environment. County infrastructure is represented by Co RD 17 and Co RD 18, which provide access through the complex topography of Windy Ridge.