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2013 Map of Sunken Lake

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Jackson Reservoir dominates the southern landscape of this Morgan County region, serving as a central hub for the intricate water management systems of the high plains. The area's agricultural character is defined by a network of man-made waterways, including the Riverside Intake Canal and the Weldon-Valley Ditch, which redirect water across the arid terrain. Smaller catchments like Wickstrom Reservoir, Camden Reservoir, and the namesake Sunken Lake are scattered among the section lines, illustrating the 20th-century reliance on irrigation and reservoir storage.

The topography is further shaped by a series of erosional features known as draws, which cut through the landscape toward the south and east. Names like Coal Bank Draw, Cottonwood Draw, and Grease Wood Draw speak to the local vegetation and historical land use. This survey captures a moment when the grid of county roads, such as Co Road GG and Co Road CC, provided the primary structure for rural settlement and transport around these vital water resources.