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2015 Map of Bordeaux

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Bordeaux
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Bordeaux serves as a central anchor in this Platte County landscape, situated near the intersection of Bordeaux Rd and Normandy Rd. The surrounding terrain is defined by a sophisticated system of water management, evidenced by the presence of Big Meadow Ditch and numerous storage basins like Clearwater Reservoir and Wyatt Reservoir Number 2. These features, alongside Chugwater Cr and Richeau Cr, speak to the critical role of irrigation and water rights in maintaining the ranching and agricultural operations of the High Plains.

To the east, the dramatic topography of the Goshen Hole Rim marks a significant geologic transition into the Goshen Hole lowland. This area, combined with the level expanse of Slater Flats, illustrates the varied ranching environments that have sustained local families for generations. Notable landmarks such as Chug Spring and Ken Number 1 Reservoir provide specific points of interest for those tracing the history of land use and water development in this portion of Wyoming.