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1969 Map of Willow Springs

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Willow Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

Oyster Ridge dominates the western landscape of this Lincoln County territory, providing a high divide for the water systems that define the area's development. In the south, the Hams Fork river serves as a primary artery, supporting a complex network of irrigation infrastructure including the Wright Ditch, South Side Ditch, and Roberson Ditch. These features reflect a managed arid landscape where water rights and access were central to local life and ranching operations.

Scattered across the terrain are vital resource points like Willow Springs and the Craven Creek Reservoir (Franklin Res). The presence of several Flowing Wells and a Waterfall near the Hams Fork indicate the diverse hydrological character of the region. Evidence of mid-century modernization is visible through the Radio Tower and the Pacific Union corridor, while primitive Jeep Trails offer a look at the remote access routes used by early 1970s land managers and ranchers.