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1951 Map of Hillberry Rim

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Hillberry Rim
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

Hillberry Rim defines the topography of this high-plateau region of Hot Springs County and Park County. The landscape is a complex network of dry draws and seasonal waterways, including the descriptively named Hole-in-the-Ground Creek and the meandering Buffalo Creek. This mid-century survey reflects a region primarily shaped by livestock ranching and the necessities of water management in a semi-arid environment, evidenced by the presence of Dickie Shearing Sheds and isolated water sources like Enright Reservoir and the Wilson Reservoirs.

Evidence of local industry and infrastructure appears in the form of a Gravel Pit and an extensive pipe line that traverses the terrain. The presence of evocative place names like Wild Horse Heaven and Jake Seller Draw suggests a landscape deeply connected to local ranching history and the movement of stock across the high plains. The boundary between Park and Hot Springs counties is clearly delineated, cutting across the drainages of Gooseberry Creek and its associated ditch.