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1972 Map of Ursine

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Ursine
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

Ursine serves as the primary settlement in this 1970s landscape, situated where the Eagle Valley Wash meets the expansive Meadow Valley. The town's local history is anchored by two cemeteries, labeled as Cems and Cem, reflecting its role as a persistent community in a region defined by high-desert drainage patterns. Further south, the Flatnose Ranch appears as a distinct agricultural outpost along the Flatnose Wash.

The terrain is a complex network of dry canyons and washes, including the curiously named Immigration Wash and Serviceberry Canyon. These natural corridors, along with numerous jeep trails, indicate the region's historical reliance on seasonal water and overland travel. The western edge of the sheet includes a portion of the Echo Canyon State Recreation Area, emphasizing the shift toward conservation and public land management in Lincoln County during this era.