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2013 Map of Vernon SW

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

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The Arikaree River winds through the southern reaches of this Yuma County landscape, defining the local drainage patterns alongside Copperkettle Cr. The terrain is characterized by broad agricultural and grazing tracts, marked by a systematic grid of county roads that facilitate movement between isolated homesteads and ranching operations. Significant family-owned properties such as the Dunning Ranch in the northwest and the Wingfield Ranch further south highlight the enduring agricultural heritage of the region.

Local topography is further defined by natural landforms including Hay Gulch and Spring Canyon, which break the relatively level plains. The 2013 survey illustrates how the landscape remains dominated by ranching life, with the McCoy Ranch and Bowman Ranch serving as focal points for rural activity. This area maintains its character as a productive ranching district, where the reliance on the river and seasonal creeks remains central to the land's utility.