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2015 Map of Antelope Creek

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Antelope Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Douglas sits at the southwestern edge of this high plains landscape, where the urban grid gives way to a network of rural routes and historic trails. The map documents a transition from the developing aviation infrastructure at Converse County Airport to the expansive ranching and grazing lands of northern Converse County. Water management is central to the area's geography, evidenced by the Baaken Esmay Reservoir and the meandering paths of Antelope Cr and its eastern fork.

Local history is etched into the road names, which recall the frontier era through markers like the Bridger Trl, Kit Carson Trl, and Coulter Trl. These corridors, alongside modern connections like Highland Loop Rd and Flat Top Rd, illustrate how early exploratory routes evolved into the contemporary transportation grid. The terrain is further defined by seasonal drainages such as Sand Draw and Harvey Gulch, highlighting the arid character of this Wyoming plateau.