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2012 Map of Bowen Flat

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The Cheyenne River and its intricate drainage network define the northern reaches of this Niobrara County landscape. The high-plains topography is marked by significant drainage features such as Old Woman Cr and Lance Cr, which carve through the open country. To the west, Bowen Flat provides a relatively level expanse contrasted by the sudden prominence of Chimney Rock Butte.

Water management in this arid ranching environment is evidenced by the Rumney Number 2 Reservoir and Rumney Number 3 Reservoir, which capture seasonal runoff from Jacoby Draw. Modern transportation follows the corridor of Highway 18 85, while more local routes like Redbird Rd provide access to the southern draws near Culligans Flats. This survey illustrates the relationship between the naturally occurring draws and the engineered reservoirs required to support life and industry in eastern Wyoming.