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2021 Map of Hat Rock

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

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Old Woman Cr meanders through this high-plains landscape of eastern Niobrara County, defining a complex network of drainages and seasonal water sources. The map provides a detailed view of the local topography, highlighted by prominent formations like Hat Rock and Ship Rock that serve as primary landmarks for the region. These rocky outcrops overlook a series of named draws, including Timber Draw, Hay Draw, and Petts Draw, illustrating the erosional patterns of the Wyoming prairie.

Local ranching and transport history is reflected in the early road network, such as Geisinger Rd and Petz Rd, which navigate the terrain between water features like Darrell Springs and Cottonwood Cr. The map preserves the township and range survey grid, showing the organization of land in the northwestern corners of T34N and T35N. This survey is particularly useful for those tracing property boundaries or identifying natural landmarks that have historically guided travel through the county.