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2012 Map of Floate Draw

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Crazy Woman Cr winds through this high-plains landscape in Johnson County, anchoring a complex network of seasonal drainages and cattle country. The terrain is defined by its numerous named draws, such as Arpan Draw, Clay Draw, and the eponymous Floate Draw, which carve through the open range of Antelope Basin. These features reveal a landscape shaped by intermittent water and the requirements of large-scale ranching.

Water management is central to the area's utility, evidenced by the Kimberly Reservoir near the junction of Cow Cr and Thompson Creek Rd. To the southwest, Tipperary Ranch sits along the banks of Dry Cr, representing the long-standing ranching tradition of this region. The map traces several livestock-related landmarks including Fleetwood Draw, Bass Draw, and Stewart Draw, providing a precise look at the geography of the Wyoming range in the early 21st century.