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2021 Map of Horse Creek

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

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

The settlement of Horse Creek serves as a central point in this Laramie County landscape, where the high plains meet the distinct geological formation of the Horse Creek Hogback. The area is defined by a sophisticated network of irrigation systems essential to high-altitude agriculture, including the McLaughlin Ditch Number 5, Sophia Ditch, and Elizabeth Ditch. These waterways, alongside the Horse Cr Ditch Number 3, reflect the long-standing water management traditions necessary for ranching and settlement in the Wyoming interior.

Prominent landmarks such as Chimney Rock and Eagle Hill rise above the drainage basins of Horse Creek and its various tributaries, like Sand Creek and Dry Creek. The map also details several natural features used for navigation and land use, from the depths of Baker Canyon and Fisher Canyon to the reaches of Tromley Gulch at the southern edge of the survey. This 2021 data captures the persistent ranching infrastructure and the geographical features that have shaped this portion of the Wyoming range for generations.