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2015 Map of Buffalo NE

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Clear Creek carves a winding path through the heart of this Johnson County landscape, serving as the central axis for an extensive network of ephemeral drainages and irrigation infrastructure. The territory is defined by its water management systems, notably the Big-Bonanza Ditch and Des-Molines Ditch, which redirect local flows to support a series of upland water bodies including Healy Reservoir and Four H Reservoir. These engineered features illustrate the intensive ranching and agricultural adaptations required in the semi-arid Powder River Basin.

Named geographical features like School Section Draw and West Fork Murray Draw reveal the historical division of the land into the Public Land Survey System, while smaller sites like Karl Reservoir and Stevens Number 2 Reservoir reflect localized land use. The map captures a high-plateau environment where natural draws like Regina Draw and Watt Draw meet man-made improvements, documenting the rural infrastructure of northern Wyoming in the early 21st century.