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2012 Map of Iron Mountain

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Iron Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Iron Mountain and the surrounding high country of Crook County define this landscape, where the drainage systems of Inyan Kara Cr and Arch Cr carve through the terrain. The map records a sparse but established ranching and industrial presence in the early 21st century, anchored by sites like Ames Ranch and the small settlement at Pine Ridge. A network of rural routes, including Old Sundance Rd and Sundance-Wind River Rd, connects the scattered homesteads across the Nefsy Divide.

Resource extraction is evidenced by the Barton Oil Field in the southeastern portion of the quadrangle, situated near the headwaters of Little Pine Ridge Cr. The hydrography is particularly detailed, tracing numerous seasonal and permanent flows such as Iron Run, Tomcat Cr, and Cottonwood Cr, which illustrate the complex watershed management required in this part of Wyoming. This survey provides a clear view of the rural infrastructure and land use patterns prior to significant modern shifts.