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2017 Map of Beckton

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Bighorn National Forest dominates the western half of this landscape, where the foothills of the Bighorn Mountains meet the ranching country of Sheridan County. The terrain transitions from the high elevations of She-Bear Mtn and the steep walls of Big Goose Canyon down toward the alluvial plains. The settlement of Beckton sits at the northeastern edge of the map, serving as a focal point for the network of creeks and irrigation projects, such as Ditch Number 9, that support the region's agriculture.

Water management is a central theme of the area, with numerous drainages like Big Goose Cr, Rapid Cr, and Diamond Cr descending from the highlands. The map also highlights distinctive local topography including Red Canyon and the expansive Walker Prairie. These features, alongside named draws like Elk Draw and Kane Draw, provide a detailed view of the natural corridors used for movement and grazing in the early 21st century.