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2021 Map of Funny Rock

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

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Lance Cr and its tributaries define this eastern Wyoming landscape, where the high plains are carved by a complex network of ephemeral drainages. The area is characterized by landforms with distinctive local names like Funny Rock and Hancock Draw, suggesting a long history of ranching and navigation across the open range. Water management in this arid environment is evident at Williams Reservoir, a critical focal point for local land use near the junction of N Lance Creek Rd.

The topography is marked by significant erosion patterns, including Peddy Draw and Swede Draw, which channel seasonal runoff toward the larger creek systems. Historical routes such as Traphagan Rd and Ridge Rd follow the natural contours of the land, connecting isolated homesteads and pastures. This 2021 survey provides a clear view of the modern rural infrastructure and natural drainage systems that have supported Niobrara County for generations.