2021 Map of Fiddleback Ranch

About this map

Thunder Basin National Grassland dominates this high plains landscape in eastern Wyoming, where the Fiddleback Ranch remains a central point of human settlement. The drainage network is particularly intricate, defined by the convergence of the Cheyenne River and the Dry Fork Cheyenne River. These waterways, along with tributaries like Antelope Cr and Meadow Cr, carved the draws and creek beds that have dictated movement through this territory for generations. The road network is sparse, centered on Rochelle Hills Rd and Dull Center Rd, which follow the natural contours of the land. This map reveals the transition of the Powder River Basin as it moves toward the Black Hills, showing a region where names like Sauerkraut Draw and Vest Draw reflect the legacy of early ranching and water rights.