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2012 Map of Badger Basin

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Badger Basin occupies the center of this 2012 survey, revealing an intricate irrigation system in the high desert of Park County. The landscape is defined by the Clarks Fork Yellowstone River and an extensive network of man-made waterways, including the Interstate Ditch, Sirrine Ditch, and State or Badger Ditch. These ditches were critical for sustaining the ranching economy of northern Wyoming.

Local family history is centered on landmarks such as the Chesarek Ranch and Walker Ranch near the northern boundary. The southern portion of the quadrangle transitions into the drainage of the Little Sand Coulee, illustrating the topographic shift between the river bottomlands and the higher basin floor. The map provides a detailed view of rural infrastructure, from state highways to local routes like Derby Ranch Rd and Bunn Ln.