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2021 Map of Dead Woman Crossing

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

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Dead Woman Crossing serves as the focal point of this Johnson County landscape, an area defined by its complex network of ephemeral drainage patterns and topographic draws. The terrain is deeply incised by Salt Cr and Meadow Cr, which weave through the high plains toward the Powder River basin. The nomenclature of the region suggests a history of early ranching and transient camps, with family or occupational names appearing on features like Metcalf Gulch, Hunter Draw, and Frenchy Basin.

Infrastructure is sparse, consisting largely of unpaved tracks such as Sussex Field Rd, which provide access to this open range. Higher elevations like Six Horse Hill punctuate the horizon, while smaller water sources like Frenchy Springs represent vital landmarks in an otherwise arid environment. The map records the contemporary state of these traditional Wyoming cattle lands, preserving the names of remote crossings and draws used by generations of land managers.