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2017 Map of Cooley Draw

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Cooley Draw
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 high plateaus of Niobrara County define the northern reaches of this High Plains landscape. The area is characterized by an intricate network of drainage systems, most notably Cooley Draw, Flat-Top Draw, and the curiously named Dumbell Rock Draw. These ephemeral watercourses carve through the terrain between prominent landmarks like Flat Top Hill and the Hamilton Hills in the east.

Reliable water sources are few in this arid environment, making features like Three Willow Spring and Spring Br Hurney Cr vital points on the map. The human footprint is sparse, represented primarily by the rugged path of Divide Rd and Coffey Rd, which navigate the rises of the Cedar Breaks and the southern Horseshoe Hills. This survey captures the isolated character of the Wyoming ranchlands, where life and travel are dictated by the underlying topography.