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2012 Map of Bridger

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Bridger
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 winds through this expanse of Ziebach County, defining the drainage patterns of a landscape marked by intermittent creeks and cattle ranching. The small settlement of Bridger sits near the river's northern banks, serving as a focal point for the surrounding plains. To the north, the terrain transitions into the broad expanse of Bridger Flat, where the V J Ranch is situated near the upper reaches of Bull Creek.

Water sources are vital markers in this semi-arid environment, including the perched Lake Buffalo in the northwest and Hatchet Spring to the southeast. Local infrastructure is sparse, characterized by crossing points like the Four Corner Bridge and access via Ash Creek Rd and Tankini Rd. Topographical features such as Red Horse Draw and Hall Draw illustrate the erosional character of the land as it descends toward the river valley.