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2012 Map of Arvada

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

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The Powder River bends through the southeastern corner of this Sheridan County landscape, where the small settlement of Arvada serves as a local hub. The terrain is defined by a dense network of intermittent drainages and named draws that flow toward the river, including Deadman Creek and its north and south prongs. Agriculture and livestock management are evident in the placement of the Weller Reservoir and Puffball Reservoir, which provide critical water storage in this semi-arid environment.

Further west, the community of Kendrick sits along the roadway, marking another point of human geography in a region otherwise characterized by vast stretches of open land and winding paths like Wild Horse Rd. The drainage patterns, from Hando Draw in the north to Coal Draw near the river, illustrate the intricate hydrologic system that has shaped the ranching and settlement history of this part of Wyoming.