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2021 Map of Echeta

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Echeta
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Echeta sits as the primary settlement within this high plains landscape of Campbell County, where the drainage systems of the Powder River Basin define the topography. The settlement is linked to the surrounding ranching country by Echeta Rd, which follows the winding course of Wild Horse Cr through the northeast. This 2021 survey reveals a landscape of deep-cut draws and canyons, including Snell Canyon and Schoolhouse Draw, reflecting a terrain shaped by intermittent water flow and erosion.

Water management in this arid environment is highlighted by the Broken Jaw Reservoir along Bull Cr, a critical feature for local livestock operations. Further south, the map details the catchments of Fortification Cr and named landmarks such as McLaughlin Draw and Scotty Draw. The cartography captures the modern rural character of the region, where historical naming conventions for small geographic features like Soft Water Draw persist alongside modern resource management boundaries.