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2017 Map of Broken Horn Creek

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Broken Horn anchors this high-plains landscape in northern Natrona County, where the southern reaches of the Powder River Basin reveal a complex network of drainage and ranching infrastructure. The S Fork Powder River carves through the eastern portion of the quadrangle, joined by seasonal tributaries including Broken Horn Cr and Lone Bear Cr. The terrain is defined by its water sources, from the isolated Turkey Springs to the Neff Reservoir, illustrating the vital importance of water management in this arid cattle country.

Ranching access is traced through a series of local thoroughfares such as Antelope Springs Ranch Rd and Willow Creek Rd. To the north, the boundary between Johnson and Natrona Counties cuts across a landscape of canyons and draws, including the descriptive Oil Canyon. This 2017 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey provides a detailed record of the physical geography and land management divisions, including Township 40 North, Range 82 West, that continue to define the Wyoming ranching tradition.