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2012 Map of Hermit Rock

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Le Vasseur Ranch and the nearby Le Vasseur Falls serve as focal points in this section of Converse County, where the high plains transition through a network of canyons and draws. The landscape is defined by the drainage of La Prele Cr and its many tributaries, including Deadwood Cr and Moss Agate Cr. Named landmarks such as Hermit Rock, Hatterman Hill, and Moss Agate Hill provide clear reference points for those tracing local land use or family history in this cattle-ranching country.

A system of unpaved tracks and primitive roads, including Spring Canyon Rd and Windy Ridge Rd, connects the isolated homesteads and water sources like Howard Spring and Rice Spring. The evocative label Dead Man Crossing on Deadwood Creek suggests a history of difficult travel through the local terrain. This survey reflects the enduring character of rural Wyoming, where water sources and topographic barriers have historically dictated the placement of trails and ranching boundaries.