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2010 Map of Swallow Nest Canyon

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Swallow Nest Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Sacra Ranch sits in the northwestern corner of this high-plains landscape, where the geography is defined by a network of ephemeral water sources and deep drainage cuts. The terrain is carved by the namesake Swallow Nest Canyon, along with Rattlesnake Canyon and Coyote Canyon, all of which serve as the primary conduits for seasonal runoff.

Water management is central to the human footprint here, as evidenced by a series of critical watering points including Blue Hole Spring, Headwater Spring, and livestock-supporting features like Drake Tank and Redman Tank. The map details a remote road system comprising Colfax Rd and Grant Rd, which connect these isolated ranching assets. This 2010 survey highlights the delicate balance of land use in an arid environment, where named springs like Horse Creek Spring and the drainage of Wylie Draw dictate the placement of ranching infrastructure.