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2016 Map of Skull Creek

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Skull Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Massadona sits along the southern edge of this landscape, serving as a primary point of reference in a territory defined by complex drainage systems and high desert terrain. The area is marked by significant topographical shifts, from the wide Skull Creek Basin to the prominent Skull Creek Rim. Water sources are critical landmarks here, including named sites such as Stoner Spring, Davidson Spring, and Bear Spring, which historically supported ranching and movement through this part of Moffat County.

Transportation routes like Old Mine Rd and Miller Creek Rd trace the paths between natural gateways such as Jack Springs Pass and Gunsight Gap. The presence of Petes Post and Jack Springs indicates localized hubs of activity within the broader network of draws and canyons, including Luxen Draw and Wasson Draw. The map illustrates a landscape of high-elevation connectivity where roads follow the natural contours of the creeks and mountain gaps.