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2021 Map of Four Bar J Ranch

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

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Four Bar J Ranch and a network of livestock watering sources define this high plains landscape in eastern Wyoming. The terrain is deeply inscribed by seasonal drainages like Pearson Draw and Spring Draw, which feed a series of upland impoundments including Myrtle Reservoir, Denton Reservoir, and the Coal-Mine Reservoir. These water features suggest a land dedicated to cattle and sheep ranching, where the management of surface water is critical for survival. Settlement is sparse, anchored by named ranching operations and the quiet presence of Bethlehem Cem in the eastern section.

Transportation follows the natural contours of the drainage basins, with routes like Buffalo Cut Across Rd and Tongue River Rd linking the isolated holdings. This modern survey reflects the enduring character of the Powder River Basin, where land use remains centered on traditional ranching and resource extraction, evidenced by features such as North School Section Reservoir and Upper Bushnell Reservoir.