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2013 Map of Skull Creek

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Skull Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Massadona sits at the southern edge of this landscape, positioned along the historical corridor of Us-40. The topography is defined by complex drainage systems and high-desert landmarks, including the notable Skull Creek Rim and the expansive Skull Creek Basin. Water management and natural sources are vital features here, with Peterson Post Flat Reservoir and several named springs, such as Blair Spring and Stoner Spring, providing critical resources in an arid environment.

Transportation routes like CO Road 16 and Miller Creek Rd link the more remote ranching sites, such as Karren Ranch, to the primary thoroughfares. The terrain is marked by distinctive geological formations including Lone Mountain and Gunsight Gap, while the northern reaches transition into a series of draws, such as Bear Valley Draw and Luxen Draw. This map documents a high-country region where human activity remains concentrated around reliable water and established trails through the basins.