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1968 Map of Spring Canyon

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Spring Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

The Arikaree R basin defines this corner of Yuma County, where deep incisions from Spring Canyon and its many offshoots carve into the plains. The landscape is marked by a network of drainage patterns, including the North Fork and South Fork, which feed into the primary river system. This 1960s terrain represents a classic High Plains ranching environment, punctuated by isolated wells and large land holdings like the Sharp Ranch.

Small settlements and geographic markers such as Winfield and Cedar provide historical context for rural development along the corridor of State Highway 36. The mapping of North Sand Creek and various unnamed ephemeral streams highlights the critical importance of water management in this semi-arid region, where every named well and drainage branch once served as a vital landmark for local navigation and agricultural planning.