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2021 Map of Del Monte Ridge

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Del Monte Ridge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Del Monte Ridge and Sheep Mtn anchor this high-plains landscape in Fremont County, where the topography is defined by an intricate network of seasonal drainage draws and specialized water management. The mapping of Del Monte Draw Reservoir, Dobe Reservoir, and Sandstone Reservoir illustrates the vital importance of water storage in this arid environment. These reservoirs, alongside Rock Draw Reservoir and Sevenmile Reservoir, suggest a landscape utilized for livestock and ranching infrastructure.

Transportation through this part of Wyoming relies on a handful of established routes, most notably Old Hwy 789, which cuts diagonally across the terrain. Secondary access is provided by Twin Creek Rd and Beaver Creek Rd, following the natural contours of the land. Watercourses like Dry Twin Cr, Fivemile Draw, and Red Bluff Cr carve through the sedimentary formations, reflecting a classic Western high-desert drainage pattern where water is a seasonal but powerful force.