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2015 Map of Dead Woman Crossing

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Dead Woman Crossing
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Dead Woman Crossing occupies a central point in this landscape of Johnson County, where the intricate drainage patterns of the Powder River Basin define the local geography. The map reveals a complex network of ephemeral waterways and seasonal drainages, such as Salt Cr and Meadow Cr, which have carved out distinct topographical features like Metcalf Gulch and East Spring Draw. These names often reflect the early ranching history and local lore of the region.

Local history researchers can trace old ranching and travel routes through the placement of Frenchy Springs and the sheltered Frenchy Basin. The presence of Sussex Field Rd in the northeast suggests the influence of the regional oil and gas industry on the modern landscape. Other landmarks like Six Horse Hill and Sulphur Draw provide a detailed look at how specific terrain features were named by early residents to navigate this high plains environment.