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2012 Map of Alva

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Alva
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The settlement of Alva serves as the focal point of this northern Wyoming landscape, situated along the winding course of Beaver Cr. This 2012 survey illustrates the transition from the valley floor to the elevated terrain of the Bear Lodge Mountains in the southeast. The geography is defined by a network of seasonal water sources and named draws, including Holbrook Draw and Mahoney Draw, which indicate the complex drainage patterns typical of this region.

High points such as Bender Hill, Lone Tree Hill, and the prominent Bald Mountain provide significant landmarks for those navigating the backcountry. The map reveals an extensive system of forest and county roads, including the Simmons Cut Off Rd and Lame Jones Co Rd, which connect isolated springs like Snyder Spring and Planting Spring. These water features and named gulches like Lucky Gulch and Reservoir Gulch reflect the historical importance of water management in this arid mountain environment.