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2020 Map of Hardpan Coulee

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Hardpan Coulee
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Hardpan Coulee and the surrounding drainage systems of Valley County are meticulously detailed in this survey. The landscape is defined by the intermittent flow of Brazil Creek and its numerous tributaries, such as S Fork Brazil Creek, which carve through the high plains. A series of water management sites, including Beechnut Reservoir, North Beaver Reservoir, and VR-2 Reservoir, indicate the importance of water storage in this arid ranching and grazing environment.

Remote access is provided by primitive routes such as Skyview Ridge Road and Pippin-Spur Road, while Bentonite Road suggests the geological character and potential extraction interests of the region. The map highlights the complex system of coulees and forks, including the S Fork Antelope Creek and N Fork Little Beaver Creek, providing a clear view of the natural topography before modern development.