2017 Map of Cow Hollow Creek

About this map

Hams Fork meanders through the southern portion of this high-desert landscape, supporting a complex network of agricultural irrigation that includes the Chrisman Ditch Number 1, Old Mexican Ditch, and the uniquely named Winslow Hallock and Capen Ditch. The terrain is characterized by broad elevated flats such as Opal Bench and Chrisman Bench, punctuated by the seasonal drainage of Cow Hollow Cr and the expansive Sevenmile Wash. The presence of Old US Hwy 30 traces a legacy transportation route through Lincoln County, showing how modern infrastructure follows the natural topography of the river valley. This survey provides a look at the intersection of water rights and ranching geography in Wyoming's sagebrush country, where named ditches and benches delineate the use of a semi-arid environment.