Hamilton Dome and Owl Creek define this Hot Springs County landscape, where industrial activity and ranching roots meet the varied topography of the Bighorn Basin. The map details a complex network of access roads, such as Hamilton Dome Rd and Cottonwood Creek Rd, serving the local oil fields and agricultural interests. Drainage patterns are shaped by several seasonal waterways, including Wagonhound Cr, Cottonwood Cr, and Prospect Cr, which flow through distinct geological formations. Significant landmarks like the Legend Rocks petroglyph site and the elevated Wagonhound Bench provide geographical orientation. Modern infrastructure is represented by the Wales Reservoir, while the surrounding terrain is marked by the Ilo Ridge to the north and the Gumbo Hills to the southeast, illustrating the intersection of natural landforms and human development in this part of Wyoming.
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1913 · Grass Creek Basin
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1914 · Blue Mesa
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1915 · Grass Creek Basin
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1916 · Blue Mesa
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1955 · Thermopolis
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Thermopolis
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1962 · Thermopolis
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1965 · Arapahoe Ranch
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1965 · Embar
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1965 · Thompson Reservoirs
USGS Topo · 1:24,000