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2010 Map of Skull Creek

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Skull Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Massadona lies at the southern edge of this landscape, positioned along the corridor that transitions into the expansive Skull Creek Basin. This 2010 topographic record illustrates a high-desert environment defined by complex drainage systems and family-named landmarks such as the Karren Ranch and Petes Post. Significant water features like the Peterson Post Flat Reservoir and the meandering The Sloughs highlight the management of water in this arid region, while the network of ephemeral washes including Miller Creek and Wolf Creek shape the floor of the basin.

Prominent geological formations dictate the movement across the terrain, notably at Jack Springs Pass and Gunsight Gap. The presence of Blue Mountain Number Four and the dramatic Skull Creek Rim provide clear reference points for those tracing the historical rural routes of Moffat County. Roads such as Miller Creek Rd connect these isolated landmarks, showing how the land was navigated between Jack Springs and the surrounding draws and canyons.