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2021 Map of Horse Peak

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

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Horse Peak dominates this high-altitude landscape where the border between Natrona and Carbon Counties cuts through a complex network of drainages and ridges. The terrain is characterized by significant natural depressions and heights, including the broad basin of Bates Hole and the distinct rise of Chalk Mtn. This 2021 survey reveals a landscape primarily managed for ranching and resource movement, evidenced by the presence of the Bates Hole Stock Trl and various water management features like the Chalk Hill Reservoirs.

Hydrography in this arid region is defined by ephemeral-style watercourses such as Stinking Cr, Lawn Cr, and Elk Cr. These streams carve through the township lines of t29n r81w and t28n r80w, illustrating the intersection of natural topography and the rectilinear Public Land Survey System. The sparse road network, including the bluntly named Stinky Rd, emphasizes the remote nature of this Wyoming high-country.