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2015 Map of Horse Creek

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Horse Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Horse Creek and Murke serve as the primary hubs in this high-plains landscape where water management dictates the pattern of settlement. The Laramie County terrain is defined by a sophisticated network of irrigation systems including McLaughlin Ditch Number 6, Moyer Ditch, Sophia Ditch, and Elizabeth Ditch, which redirect flow from Horse Cr and its various forks to support local agriculture. This engineering allows for life in the shadows of the Horse Creek Hogback and Eagle Hill.

Geological features such as Chimney Rock and the deep incisions of Baker Canyon and Fisher Canyon punctuate the landscape. The infrastructure is heavily tied to Horse Creek Rd, which follows the natural drainage paths of the creek system. The presence of McLaughlin Reservoir Number 2 highlights the critical role of water storage in this ranching country, where names like Sheppard Draw and Tromley Gulch mark the rugged drainage basins of the Wyoming high desert.