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1970 Map of Cooley Draw

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Cooley Draw
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Lightning Creek and its tributary, Little Lightning Creek, define the drainage patterns of this corner of Niobrara County during the early 1970s. The landscape is characterized by prominent geological features such as the Hamilton Hills and the rugged erosion of the Cedar Breaks. Water sources in this arid environment appear as named draws and springs, including the distinctive Three Willow Spring and Baby Springs Draw.

A network of unimproved roads and a significant Pipeline crossing the northern sections indicate the area's utility and ranching infrastructure. Landmarks like Flat Top Hill and Dumbell Rock Draw provide specific navigational points for local historians and researchers tracing land use in the plains. This topographic study also identifies a Well located near the lower reaches of the creek system, reflecting the essential role of water management in the region.