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2017 Map of James Lake

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of James Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

James Lake and the winding course of the Little Laramie River anchor this high-plains landscape in Albany County. The terrain is defined by a sophisticated network of irrigation systems designed to manage water in this semi-arid environment, including the Bellamy Ditch system, Snake Ditch, and Battin Ditch. These waterways lace through the flats beneath prominent natural landmarks such as Sevenmile Hill and Signal Hill.

Transportation routes like Dutton Creek Rd and Hunt Rd follow the contours of the drainage basins, connecting the scattered ranching and agricultural interests of the region. The map reveals the intricate relationship between the natural hydrology of Fourmile Cr and Sevenmile Cr and the engineered canals that sustain the valley. This 2017 survey provides a clear view of how traditional water rights and contemporary land management continue to shape the Wyoming interior.