1993 Map of Beckton

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Bighorn National Forest dominates the southwestern portion of this Wyoming survey, where the landscape transitions from the high peaks of She-Bear Mountain and Walker Prairie down through a series of dramatic drainages. The Sheridan Filtration Plant sits along the foothills, illustrating the vital role of this watershed in supporting the nearby community. The map reveals an intricate network of water management, including the Alliance Ditch and No 9 Ditch, which divert flows from Big Goose Creek and Rapid Creek toward the plains. Near the settlement of Beckton, a Historical Marker suggests the early pioneer importance of this corridor where the mountains meet the creek-fed lowlands. This detailed topographic study also traces numerous four-wheel-drive tracks, such as Sand Coulee 4WD, that penetrate the backcountry canyons.