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2012 Map of J B Hill

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Slim Buttes dominates the northwestern portion of this Harding County landscape, creating a distinct vertical relief against the surrounding rangeland. The map documents a classic Western pastoral economy defined by widely spaced family operations such as G Wammen Ranch, Thybo Ranch, and the Phillips Ranch. Water sources are the critical infrastructure of this arid region, evidenced by a high density of named springs like Blarney Castle Spring, Meathook Spring, and Red Tank Spring that sustain the livestock and wildlife.

Transportation follows the natural contours of the land, with J B Rd and N Divide Rd navigating the breaks. Notable topographical landmarks include Square Top Butte and J B Hill, providing orientation points for those moving through the drainage systems of Rabbit Cr and Jones Cr. The presence of the Rabbit Creek Reservoir and numerous numbered water sources like Road Draw Spring Number One highlights the ongoing importance of water management in this high-plains environment.