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2015 Map of Dry Fork Ranch

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

The Bozeman Trl cuts across the high plains of the Powder River Basin, tracing a historic path through this ranching landscape along the border of Johnson and Campbell Counties. The drainage of the Dry Fork Powder River dominates the topography, fed by numerous seasonal waterways including Bullwhacker Cr, Little Bullwhacker Cr, and Seventeenmile Cr. These creek systems are punctuated by localized water management features like the Water Hole Reservoir and Artesian Upper Reservoir, which are vital for supporting the regional livestock industry centered on holdings like the Dry Fork Ranch.

Erosional landforms create a varied terrain, with deep depressions such as Beecher Draw and Tex Draw breaking the plateau. To the southeast, the landscape drops into the more pronounced relief of Fletcher Canyon and Cedar Canyon. This modern survey reflects the enduring spatial organization of the public land survey system, illustrating the intersection of ancient travel routes with contemporary agricultural infrastructure.