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2014 Map of Vernon

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Vernon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

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Vernon sits at the southern edge of this high-desert plateau, where the landscape transitions into the wooded borders of the Sitgreaves National Forest. The geography is defined by a series of volcanic knolls and intermittent water sources, including the significant Laguna Salada and the smaller Anderson Lake to the south. Historically, this area has relied on a network of drainages such as Sepulveda Cr and Mineral Cr to sustain ranching and early settlement.

A complex grid of named rural roads, such as Antelope Rd and Co Road 8002, crisscrosses the northern half of the quadrangle, illustrating the modern subdivision of traditional range lands. Notable topographical markers like Dutch Mtn, Smooth Knoll, and Burnt Knoll provide clear points of reference across the undulating terrain, while features like Laguna Salada Spring indicate the critical importance of reliable water in this arid environment.