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2017 Map of Best Ranch

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Tie Siding serves as the primary junction in this high-altitude Wyoming landscape, situated along the historic path of the Union Pacific railroad. The settlement's name reflects its heritage in the timber and rail industries, reinforced by nearby landmarks like Lumber Jack Rd and Saw Dust Trl. A small community footprint is marked by the Tie Siding Cem, while the surrounding terrain is dominated by the prominent Boulder Ridge and the Best Ranch.

A complex network of seasonal drainages including Willow Creek, Government Creek, and the evocatively named Dirty Woman Draw carve through the area. Local naming conventions across the landscape, such as Bear Mountain Rd and Elk Crossing Rd, point to the region's ranching and wildlife character. To the north, the Willow Creek Reservoir stands as a vital water resource in this arid environment, part of a watershed that feeds into numerous smaller creeks like Fish Creek and Brush Creek.