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2015 Map of Buck Creek Hills

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Buck Creek Hills dominate this high plains landscape in eastern Wyoming, where the drainage patterns of Lance Cr and Buck Cr define the local topography. This 2015 survey reveals an arid environment managed for water resources, as evidenced by several man-made catchments including the Johnson Number 1 Reservoir, Johnson Number 3 Reservoir, and Narrows Reservoir. The terrain is deeply incised by numerous draws, such as Beaver Hole Draw, Hancock Draw, and Swede Draw, which provide vital clues to the hydrological and geological history of Niobrara County.

Transportation through this ranching country is sparse, anchored primarily by Wasserburger Rd and Buck Creek Rd. The map provides a detailed view of the Public Land Survey System divisions, showing the boundaries for Townships 36, 37, and 38 North. This specialized view of the plains offers genealogists and local historians a precise look at the land and water features that have influenced the development of Wyoming’s ranching districts.