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1987 Map of Castle Rock Creek

Name: 1987 Topographic Map of Castle Rock Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

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Buffalo Bill State Park occupies the northeastern corner of this Wyoming landscape, where the North Fork Shoshone River feeds into the Buffalo Bill Reservoir. The terrain is dominated by the high elevations of Sheep Mountain, a central massif that separates the river's north and south forks. Evidence of ranching and irrigation infrastructure is prominent in the lower elevations, marked by an intricate network of waterways including the Lakeview Ditch, Wilson-Mc Kissack Ditch, and Neff Ditch.

Local landmarks such as Andy Martin Hill and the settlement of Upton sit alongside various watercourses like Castle Rock Creek, Bear Creek, and Trout Creek. These features illustrate the vital relationship between the local geography and the water management systems required to support life and industry in Park County during the late 20th century. The presence of a Gaging Station and a Substation further underscores the managed nature of this environment.