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2012 Map of Thornton

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Thornton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Thornton sits as the central point of reference in this high-plains landscape, where the geography is defined by a dense network of seasonal drainages and cattle ranching operations. The map details the local hydrology where Wind Cr and Patrick Cr converge, flowing through a terrain marked by prominent landmarks like Shale Hill and the escarpment of Pine Ridge.

Private landholdings and ranching history are evident through labeled sites such as Barton Ranch and Merich Ranch, which serve as anchors in an area primarily accessed via rural corridors like Thornton Rd and Haul Rd. To the north and east, the land is carved by numerous watercourses including Tomcat Cr and the Green River, illustrating the complex drainage patterns essential to this portion of Weston County.