8-13D-9-8: SLOPES:

The central portion of the Hidden Springs property is characterized by the relatively flat valley floor and shallow, even slopes that are found throughout the Dry Creek Valley as it runs west toward Highway 55. The creek and valley diagonally bisect the property into two (2) distinct northern and southern portions that are quite different in slope orientation and configuration.

On the southern side of the property, toward the west, the valley floor gradually transitions into moderate slopes as the foothills protrude in finger-like formations into the site. Between these finger ridges are long, narrow valleys and gulches with moderate to steep sides. Most of the ridges in this area have round, flat tops that gradually increase in slope as they move to the south and off the property.

On the northern portion of the property, a more abrupt transition occurs from the valley floor into steep slopes immediately north of Dry Creek Road. Above these wide south- facing slopes are pockets of relatively flat land with a distinct "bowl" formation that runs east to west, parallel to Currant Creek. North of Currant Creek, a broad, moderate south- facing slope continues again north of the power line to a major peak with long backslopes that drop into the McFarland Creek basin. The canyon that runs north and south along the eastern edge of the site, through which Cartwright Road runs, has steep sides that start to diminish and flatten toward the north end of the property.

Much of the slope area in Hidden Springs is less than twenty five percent (25%), which makes for favorable building sites.

   Figure 2-C

(Ord. 1002, 10-28-2025)