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2020 Map of Williamsburg NW

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Williamsburg NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Garcia Peaks dominate the southwestern quadrant of this Sierra County landscape, marking a topographically complex region where high ridges give way to a network of seasonal drainages. The northern portion of the map is defined by the Cuchillo-Negro Cr and the Cuchillo Community Ditch, which indicate a long-standing tradition of water management in this arid environment. These features, along with Hok Farm Canyon, suggest a history of ranching and land use tied to the sparse water sources of the high desert.

Transport routes like Co RD c018 and Cuchillo Creek Rd navigate the varied terrain, crossing numerous arroyos and draws. Notable topographic features such as Indian Canyon, Ladder Draw, and Kelly Canyon carve through the land, directing runoff toward the larger Palomas Cr and Salado Cr systems. This map offers a modern look at a landscape where the placement of roads and rural boundaries remains deeply influenced by the natural flow of water through the canyons.