2017 Map of Dry Creek Reservoir

About this map

Pine Ridge dominates the central landscape of this Johnson County quadrangle, where a network of ephemeral watercourses and livestock infrastructure defines the high plains. The drainage systems of Cottonwood Cr and Fourmile Cr weave through a series of named landforms such as Frost Draw, Denny Draw, and Bybee Draw, illustrating the complex local topography shaped by erosion. Human impact on this arid environment is evident in the water management features like Dry Cr Reservoir, Amerada Reservoir, and the extensive Affalter Ditch system near the N Fork Powder River. Notable landmarks such as Chris LeDoux Point offer specific orientation points for researchers tracing historical land use or regional genealogy. The map also captures the path of Old Hwy 191 and various rural connectors like Reno Rd and Coal Mine Rd, which facilitated early 21st-century travel through these sprawling townships.