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2012 Map of Cow Creek Reservoir SW

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Cow Creek Reservoir SW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Shell Cr meanders across this high desert landscape, serving as the primary drainage for a network of ephemeral washes and ranching-related impoundments. The terrain is defined by its water management, with numerous named catchments such as Humboldt Reservoir, Muir Reservoir, and the evocatively named Forsaken Reservoir and Dead End Reservoir scattered across the sagebrush. These features illustrate the vital importance of water storage in this arid environment, likely supporting livestock and wildlife.

Evidence of human activity is concentrated at the Lower Shell Creek Crossing and along the few gravel roads like Co RD 68 that traverse the region. From the secluded Espitallier Spring to the West Cow Creek Ranch Reservoir, the map documents a working landscape where geography is often marked by the specific needs of ranching operations. The inclusion of Crooked Wash and Section Line Reservoir further highlights how natural features and property boundaries have shaped the naming conventions of the Wyoming interior.