2017 Map of Horse Creek

About this map

Horse Creek sits at a strategic junction of high-plains topography and an extensive system of man-made irrigation, as seen in this 2017 survey of Laramie County. The landscape is defined by the Horse Creek Hogback and the steep walls of Fisher Canyon and Baker Canyon, while the local economy is etched into the earth through a complex network of water rights. This includes the McLaughlin-Ditch Number 6, Sophia Ditch, Elizabeth Ditch, and the S Horse Cr Ditch, all designed to manage the flow from the N Fork Horse Cr and its tributaries. Landmarks such as Chimney Rock and Eagle Hill rise above the drainage basins, serving as traditional navigational points. The map also records the presence of the McLaughlin Reservoir Number 2, illustrating the long-term human effort to store and divert water across this arid Wyoming terrain.