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2012 Map of Bill SE

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Bill SE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Ballard Ranch and Johnson Ranch anchor this landscape in Converse County, showing the persistent ranching legacy of the Wyoming plains in the early 21st century. The terrain is defined by its drainage network, where the intermittent waters of Box Cr and the winding course of Lightning Cr cut through the high prairie. These waterways, along with Little Lightning Cr and the Fiddleback Reservoir, illustrate the critical importance of water management in this arid environment.

Transportation is primarily supported by unpaved local roads and the prominent Highland Loop Rd, which facilitates movement between the isolated ranch sites and topographical features like Dry Draw and Alexander Draw. The map provides a clear look at the spatial relationship between family-held lands and the surrounding public survey system, reflecting the sparse but deliberate settlement pattern typical of the region's rural economy.