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2017 Map of Banner

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Banner
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Banner sits at the intersection of a sprawling network of draws and gulches along the Sheridan and Johnson County line. This landscape is defined by its deep historical associations with the frontier era, marked by significant geographic points like Massacre Hill and Lodge Trail Ridge. The map details a complex system of early water management infrastructure, including the Upper Phil Kearny Ditch, Leiter Ditch, and Highline Ditch, which redirect water from Piney Creek to support the surrounding high plains.

Southern reaches of the survey are anchored by the northern tip of Lake De Smet and the Shell Creek Reservoir. Settlement patterns are traced through local landmarks such as the Quiet Rest Cem and family-named terrain like Sullivant Hill and Pilot Knob. The convergence of numerous intermittent streams, such as Prairie Dog Cr and Jenks Cr, illustrates the hydrological challenges and adaptations of this Wyoming cattle-country terrain.