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2015 Map of Horseshoe Bend

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

The Thunder Basin National Grassland dominates this landscape in northeastern Wyoming, where the high plains are carved by the winding course of the Cheyenne River. The river forms a prominent arc at Horse Shoe Bend in the northwest, a topographic landmark that anchors the surrounding rangeland. Human adaptation to this arid environment is evident in the scattered water management features, including the Zerbst Reservoir and Bob Dixon Number 1 Reservoir, which support livestock and wildlife in the basin.

A network of drainage systems like Snyder Cr, South Snyder Creek, and Coyote Cr feed into the river valley, while Landis Draw marks the southern terrain. Navigation through this expansive territory is facilitated by Zerbst Rd, which connects remote ranching areas. The map illustrates a characteristic Western landscape where resource management and natural topography dictate the sparse pattern of development and land use.