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2017 Map of Cedar Canyon

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Cedar Canyon and the Badger Hills dominate this high-plains landscape along the border of Sheridan County and Montana's Big Horn County. The topography is defined by an intricate network of drainage channels, including the winding Badger Cr and its various tributaries such as Hill Prong Badger Cr and the W Fork Little Badger Cr. These watercourses have carved out significant local landmarks like Riley Draw and Windmill Draw, which illustrate the erosive force of seasonal water in this arid environment.

Transportation through this ranching country is limited to a few established routes such as Badger Creek Rd and Coutant Creek Rd, which follow the natural contours of the stream valleys. The map provides a clear look at the Public Land Survey System grid, showing how the townships and ranges were laid out across the undulating terrain before the modern era, preserving the spatial organization of early northern Wyoming land claims.