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2015 Map of Dewey SW

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Fillinger Reservoir and the drainage network of Beaver Cr characterize this landscape on the border of Weston and Niobrara Counties. The terrain is defined by the high ground of Rattlesnake Ridge and an intricate system of ephemeral watercourses including S Beaver Cr, Stockade Beaver Cr, and the colorfully named Robbers Roost Cr.

Transportation through this ranching country follows established routes like Cheyenne River Rd and Dewey Rd, while Old Highway 85 cuts through the southeastern corner. This modern survey illustrates the persistent importance of water management in the high plains, evidenced by the strategic placement of stock tanks and the Lone Tree Cr watershed in a region where traditional landmarks often follow the branching paths of Sheep Cr and Blacktail Cr.