2021 Map of Dewey SW

About this map

Rattlesnake Ridge rises above a high plains landscape where the borders of Weston and Niobrara counties meet. This ranchland terrain is defined by a dendritic network of seasonal drainages, including Beaver Creek and its various tributaries like S Beaver Creek and Stockade Beaver Creek. The presence of Robbers Roost Creek in the southwest corner hints at the regional frontier history and the movement of travelers through this open country. Transportation across these grazing lands is facilitated by a grid of rural routes such as Cheyenne River Road and Morrsey Road, alongside the more established corridor of Old Hwy 85. The map reflects a modern period of land management where traditional livestock ranching intersects with contemporary surveying, as evidenced by the clearly marked township and range sections.