1983 Map of Dailey Spring

About this map

Dailey Spring provides a namesake anchor for this high-plains landscape in McCone County, where water sources dictate the patterns of human activity and livestock grazing. The terrain is defined by an intricate network of drainage systems, including the Dead Man Coulee in the north and the convergence of the West Fork Sand Creek, Middle Fork Sand Creek, and East Fork Sand Creek. These ephemeral waterways and intermittent springs like Barrel Springs are critical features in this arid environment, illustrating the geographic isolation and specialized land use of the region in the late 20th century. Man-made interventions are sparse, with the Tveten Reservoir serving as one of the few permanent water storage markers amidst the winding path of Porcupine Creek and the broader Sand Creek basin.