2012 Map of Alta Creek

About this map

Dry Fork Cheyenne River snakes across the southern portion of this landscape in Converse County, where the high plains meet a network of ephemeral drainages. The area is defined by its wide, open terrain and ranching heritage, notably centered around the Morton Ranch in the southeast. North of the river, the elevation rises toward Dilts Flat, a broad plateau flanked by the seasonal headwaters of Alta Cr. The map captures a contemporary look at rural Wyoming land management, showing the reach of the Usfs 961 forest service road as it provides access to the northern reaches near Lonetree Cr and Bear Cr. This 2012 survey illustrates the sparse, sprawling nature of the region, where water courses and ranching infrastructure remain the primary markers of human presence.