2017 Map of Cannonball Cut

About this map

Cannonball Cut and the dramatic relief of Chalk Bluff define this section of Albany County, where the landscape is shaped by high-altitude hydrology and cattle-country infrastructure. The map reveals an intricate network of water management, visible in the winding paths of Johnston Ditch and Taylor Ditch as they draw from Rock Creek. These diversions are essential markers of the region's agricultural history, supporting ranching operations in a semi-arid environment. Settlement is sparse, represented primarily by a grid of rural routes including Co Rd 61 and various timber-named ways like Tamerack Dr and Pinon Pine Way. The presence of Rock Creek Lakes and Meiser Lake further emphasizes the importance of water storage in this high Wyoming basin, providing a detailed look at the interface between natural drainage and human engineering.