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2012 Map of Artesian Draw

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The Bozeman Trl cuts across this high plains landscape in Campbell County, marking a corridor once vital to nineteenth-century westward expansion. The terrain is defined by a network of drainage systems such as Artesian Draw, Von Burg Draw, and Negro Joe Draw, which channel intermittent water towards Ninemile Cr and the S Fork Ninemile Cr. These draws often lead to essential water sources that supported early cattle ranching and travel, including Emigrant Spring, Von Burg Spring, and Taylor Spring.

Modern infrastructure is represented by Ross Rd and Brown Rd, which navigate the wide basins and ridges. The map illustrates a ranching landscape where the names of features like Clark Draw and Sand Rock Draw reflect the local geography and the individuals who first settled this portion of the Powder River Basin. This survey provides a clear view of the sparse settlement and hydraulic features essential for life in the Wyoming backcountry.