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2021 Map of Dead Horse Lake

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Dead Horse Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Bitter Cr and its complex network of seasonal drainages carve through this high plains landscape in northern Campbell County. The terrain is defined by a dense system of draws and gulches, including the distinctive Rattlesnake Draw, Cresswell Draw, and Bear Gulch, which illustrate the natural erosion patterns of the Powder River Basin. These features, along with names like Swartz Draw and Palmer Draw, often reflect the early ranching families who claimed these wide-open spaces for grazing.

Industrial activity is integrated into the traditional pastoral layout, marked by the presence of the Apache Gas Plant Rd and Recluse Hils Rd. The water system is particularly detailed, showing the Dead Horse Cr and the uniquely named Quarter Circle Prong Bitter Cr, a label that preserves local cattle brand history in the hydrologic record. This survey provides a clear view of the modern Wyoming ranching landscape where infrastructure and natural landforms coexist.