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2012 Map of Hamilton Dome

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Hamilton Dome serves as the focal point of this Hot Springs County landscape, illustrating a specialized settlement pattern defined by the region's petroleum and ranching history. The map detail highlights the integration of family-named agricultural operations such as Wales Ranch and Haines Ranch within a terrain marked by distinctive geological features like the Wagonhound Bench and Gumbo Hills.

Hydrological networks are central to the area's utility, with Wagonhound Cr, Cottonwood Cr, and Prospect Cr carving through the plains to support local livestock and irrigation, evidenced by the Wales Reservoir. Significant cultural and natural landmarks, such as Legend Rocks, provide specific points of interest for those studying the intersection of early Wyoming settlement and the natural environment. The infrastructure is anchored by Upper Cottonwood Creek Rd, which connects these remote outposts across the Owl Creek drainage.