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2015 Map of Beckton

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Beckton and the eastern edge of the Bighorn National Forest define this 2015 landscape, where the high plains meet the foothills of the Bighorn Mountains. The map illustrates a complex drainage system flowing toward the Sheridan area, dominated by the forks of Big Goose Cr and the human-engineered Ditch Number 9. This intersection of natural watercourses and irrigation infrastructure highlights the region's reliance on managed water for agriculture and ranching.

Elevations rise sharply to the west, marked by prominent landmarks such as She-Bear Mtn and the high-altitude Walker Prairie. Local transit is traced through historical routes like Red Grade Rd and Big Goose Rd, which follow the contours of the terrain through Red Canyon and past Kane Draw. The presence of numerous named draws and gulches, including Bear Gulch and Dry Gulch, provides specific geographic points of interest for those studying the physical development and land use of Sheridan County.