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2015 Map of Downey Lakes

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Downey Lakes and the surrounding high-altitude ranch lands of Albany County define this mid-2010s landscape. The map reveals an intricate network of water management essential to the region's agricultural history, characterized by features like Davis Brothers Ditch Number 1, Lone Tree Ditch, and Rice Reservoir. These irrigation systems snake through the terrain, supporting the isolated ranching tracts that have shaped this part of Wyoming for generations.

Prominent geographical markers such as Steamboat Rock and the nearby Steamboat Lake provide clear reference points for those navigating the open range. The drainage patterns of Sand Creek and Shell Creek intersect with local transit routes like Bull Mountain Rd, illustrating the intersection of natural hydrology and human passage in a landscape primarily dedicated to livestock and resource management.