2017 Map of Beckwith

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Bear River dominates the western valley floor of this Lincoln County landscape, winding through a complex network of wetlands and agricultural infrastructure. The settlement at Beckwith sits at the base of Boulder Ridge, where the flat river bottom meets the rising eastern highlands. This area is defined by its sophisticated water management system, featuring numerous man-made waterways like Pixley Ditch, Mau Ditch, and the Covey Canal that divert water from the river and its tributaries to support high-altitude ranching. Beyond the irrigated lowlands, the terrain climbs sharply toward prominent landmarks such as Stoffer Ridge and The Big Knob, revealing a landscape of deep canyons carved by Horse Cr and Leeds Cr. The contrast between the saturated wetlands of the river basin and the arid, uplifted ridges illustrates the vital role of water rights and engineering in the development of Wyoming's high desert country.