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2015 Map of Bamforth Lake

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

The Laramie River and Little Laramie River converge in this high-plains landscape, carving a meandering path through a network of ranchlands and water management features. The area is defined by its depressions and catchments, including the significant Bamforth Lake and the Big Basin terrain to its south. The map documents an intricate system of irrigation and drainage essential to the region's agricultural viability, evidenced by the Biddick Ditch, Carroll Ditch Number 1, and the Fork of N Canal.

Named ranching roads such as Pascoe Ranch Rd, Oasis Ranch Rd, and Loyd Ranch Rd trace the property boundaries of Wyoming's rural interior. Numerous smaller bodies of water, from Hailey Lake to the uniquely named Soap Holes, dot the landscape, illustrating the hydrology of Albany County. This 2015 survey provides a modern view of these long-established ranching corridors and the persistent importance of water rights and access in the Laramie Valley.