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2017 Map of Dutch Nick Flat

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Dutch Nick Flat
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Dutch Nick Flat anchors this high-desert landscape in Washakie County, characterized by a complex drainage system and an intensive network of agricultural waterways. The southern portion of the map reveals the importance of water management in this arid region, where the Gooseberry Creek valley is traced by numerous irrigation channels including the Holly and Niccolls Ditch, Peterson Ditch, and Holland Ditch. These man-made features alongside Gooseberry Creek Rd suggest a history of ranching and land reclamation in the basin.

To the north, the terrain is defined by the branching tributaries of Fifteenmile Creek, including its Middle Fork and South Fork. Transportation across this sparse terrain is limited to functional routes like Dutch Nick Rd and Platte Pipeline Rd, the latter indicating the region's intersection with energy infrastructure. The layout of section lines across T48N and T47N provides a clear framework for those studying land use and property boundaries in this part of Wyoming.