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2020 Map of Skinners Fork

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Skinners Fork
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Skinners Fork and the deeply incised drainage systems of Morrow County define this high-elevation landscape. The terrain is a complex network of seasonal watercourses and steep-walled canyons, including Stingel Canyon and Stalter Canyon, which cut through the high plateau. The map shows a region shaped by natural erosion and livestock ranching infrastructure, where water management is critical to the local economy.

Surface water is concentrated in several primary forks and creeks, such as Willow Cr and Hinton Cr. The road network follows these natural corridors, with Willow Creek Rd and Hinton Creek Rd providing the primary access through the interior. These routes connect isolated landmarks like Carmichael Canyon and Thompson Canyon, illustrating how the physical geography of the Balm Fork region dictates the patterns of movement and land use.