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2015 Map of Skull Creek

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Skull Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Skull Creek anchors the northwestern corner of this landscape, where the eponymous Skull Creek Rd follows the watercourse through a series of dramatic landforms. The terrain is defined by a complex network of canyons, including Bertha Canyon, Berry Canyon, and the central Black Canyon, which illustrate the erosion patterns of Weston County. Ranching and water management are evident through the naming of several local impoundments and water sources, such as Ve Lissolo Reservoir, Perino Reservoir, and the uniquely named Grand Stump Spring.

Transportation in this area is primarily restricted to rural corridors like Seeley Rd and Oil Creek Rd, which provide access to the deeper gulches and canyon floors. The map reveals the relationship between the natural drainage system, including Oil Creek and W Plum Creek, and the human infrastructure of the mid-2010s, showing a region where the land's topographical features dictate the placement of every road and reservoir.