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2010 Map of Altvan

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Altvan
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The Wyoming Hereford Ranch Reservoir Number 1 and its twin, Wyoming Hereford Ranch Reservoir Number 2, anchor the northern landscape of this Laramie County quadrangle near Altvan. The region's agricultural heritage is etched into the terrain through a sophisticated network of irrigation infrastructure, including the Stewart Ditch, Kingman Ditch, and the Wyoming Hereford Ranch Ditch Number 1. These water systems supported a ranching economy where named windmills served as critical landmarks for livestock management.

Surface drainage follows the natural contours of Porter Draw and Little Crow Creek, while the southern reaches are defined by the winding course of Little Simpson Creek. The presence of the Hereford Pit suggests localized resource extraction alongside the dominant ranching operations. The road network, including Chalk Bluff Rd and Campstool Rd, provides a framework for understanding the transit patterns between the rural settlements and the developing industrial outskirts of Cheyenne.