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2021 Map of Beckton

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Beckton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

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The settlement of Beckton anchors the northeastern corner of this Sheridan County landscape, where the high plains begin their dramatic ascent into the Bighorn National Forest. The transition from agricultural valley to mountain wilderness is marked by an intricate network of water management and natural drainage, including Ditch Number 9 and the winding course of Big Goose Creek. This topography is defined by sharp elevation shifts, from the depths of Red Canyon to the high southern reaches of Walker Prairie.

A network of specialized trails and forest roads suggests a landscape managed for both utility and access, with routes like the Soldier Creek Trail and Tepee Trail penetrating the higher elevations near She-Bear Mountain. Researchers can trace the complex hydrology of the region through numerous named branches and gulches, such as Bear Gulch and Little Rapid Creek, which feed the larger drainage systems that supported local ranching and settlement.