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1984 Map of Cedar Ridge

Name: 1984 Topographic Map of Cedar Ridge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

The Little Missouri River flows through this corner of Crook County, where the high plains transition into a landscape heavily shaped by mid-century mineral extraction. This 1980s-era survey reveals a diverse industrial footprint, particularly the concentration of Uranium Mines and Uranium Mine sites near the eastern boundary along Hulett Creek. The terrain is marked by numerous Bentonite Pits and Shale Pits, indicating the importance of clay and sedimentary rock production to the local economy during this period.

Prominent geographical features such as Mitten Ridge and Cedar Ridge divide the drainage basins of several small tributaries, including Carrie Nation Cr, Little Mud Creek, and Prairie Creek. The presence of Driscoll Well and various cattle tanks suggests a landscape shared between mining operations and traditional ranching. This map serves as a detailed record of the resource-rich landscape of northeastern Wyoming before modern reclamation efforts altered many of these early surface mining sites.