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2015 Map of Dry Draw

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Horton sits at the convergence of local roads in this northeastern Wyoming landscape, where the open grasslands of the Canyon Springs Prairie meet the rugged drainages of the Black Hills National Forest. The map documents a complex network of seasonal watercourses and topographic depressions, most notably Soldier Cr, Inyan Kara Cr, and the namesake Dry Draw. These features define the local ranching and agricultural potential of the region, anchored by the Crook County and Weston County line.

Genealogists and local historians can find specific landmarks such as the Green Mountain Cem located off Schlup Rd. The northeastern quadrant is particularly detailed, showing the steep relief of Lost Canyon and Melquist Gulch as the terrain transitions into protected forest lands. The presence of established routes like Cold Springs Rd and Walgren Rd illustrates the historical connectivity between isolated homesteads and the larger prairie.