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2018 Map of Darlington Draw West

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Darlington Draw West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Thunder Basin National Grassland dominates this corner of Weston County, where a complex network of ephemeral drainages carves through the high plains landscape. The drainage system is defined by major waterways including Black Thunder Cr, Prairie Cr, and Little Thunder Cr, which collect runoff from the surrounding draws. The namesake Darlington Draw appears on the eastern edge of the quadrangle, illustrating the subtle but essential terrain variations that dictated early ranching and travel routes.

Transportation through this sparsely populated territory relies on a grid of improved and unimproved paths, most notably Rochelle Rd and Little Thunder Rd. Other routes like Piney Creek Rd and Cellers Loop Rd provide access to the remote interior of the grassland. The layout of these roads alongside landmarks like Buzzard Cr and Rock Cr provides a clear view of the modern infrastructure supporting this grazing and energy-rich region.