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2012 Map of Fish Draw

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Fish Draw
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The N Fork Moreau River meanders across this northern Butte County landscape, defining a region where water and topography dictate the local geography. The map captures the subtle drainage systems of the western plains, featuring the convergence of North Fork Fish Draw, Fish Draw, and Sweetwater Draw. These intermittent watercourses and draws are essential features for understanding the historical land use and ranching patterns of the area.

Remote transportation routes provide the primary human structure on the land, including the Norwegian Narrow Gage Rd and the Cottonwood Twp Hwy. Numerous small prairie streams, such as Spring Cr, Dry Cr, and Hay Cr, create a complex network of seasonal hydrology. This documentation by the U.S. Geological Survey offers a clear record of the rural infrastructure and natural landmarks in the Butte County backcountry at the start of the 2010s.