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2011 Map of Scipio South

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Scipio South
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Scipio marks the northern entry to a high desert landscape dominated by the broad expanse of Round Valley. This 2011 survey reveals a geography defined by traditional livestock corridors and water management, where the drainage of Round Valley Creek connects various canyons and draws. The grid of Scipio transitions into a network of ranch and mountain roads like Japs Valley Rd and N 8600 East St, which navigate the foothills and passes.

Topographical landmarks such as Noon Rock Peak, Indian Knoll, and Long Knoll serve as natural beacons across the valley floor. The map documents critical water sources in an arid climate, including Upper Ebbs Spring, Wills Hole, and Ralph Lund Spring. Notable terrain features like The Gap and Lone Cedar Pass illustrate the historic transit routes through the mountains, while the numerous named canyons like Sawmill Canyon and Klondike Canyon hint at earlier resource extraction and woodcutting history in the region.