2011 Map of Sahara Hill SW

About this map

Currant Creek and Merrill's Springs Creek define the drainage patterns of this Golden Valley County landscape, cutting through the high plains terrain. The area's agricultural and ranching heritage is evidenced by the systematic grid of rural thoroughfares, including Metzger Rd, Homestead Rd, and West Rothiemay Rd, which segment the territory for access to remote grazing lands. In the northern reaches, the depression of Ashley Coulee provides a distinct geographical landmark, while the southern end of the quadrangle reveals a managed water resource at the Paint Rock Number 1 Dam. This 2011 survey documents a sparsely populated region where survival and industry are dictated by the presence of seasonal water sources and the maintenance of essential access roads.