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2015 Map of Indian Creek

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Little Cedar Ridge dominates the northwestern horizon of this high-plains landscape in Washakie County, Wyoming. The map reveals an intricate network of water management essential for ranching and survival in this arid environment, evidenced by named catchments like Little Cedar Reservoir, Big Trails Reservoir, and Blue Bottle Reservoir. The drainage patterns are defined by numerous draws and creeks, including Blue Bank Draw, Horton Draw, and the seasonal flow of Indian Cr.

Remote access is marked by Fiscus Rd and several stretches of Dead End Rd, indicating the isolation of this corner of the Big Horn Basin. Settlers and land managers left their mark on the geography with functional names such as Homestead Reservoir, Flat Bottom Reservoir, and the pragmatically titled Need Water Reservoir. These features, along with the meandering Buffalo Springs Cr, provide a detailed record of how water sources were identified and utilized across the high desert terrain.