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2015 Map of Jones Draw

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Dodd Reservoir sits as a primary water source in this corner of the Powder River Basin, where a network of seasonal drainages and named coulees defines the landscape. The intricate system of draws, such as Wyarno Draw, Jones Draw, and Lanbaugh Number 4 Draw, illustrates the complex erosion patterns and water management required for ranching in this arid environment. These features feed into larger perennial and intermittent streams including Dutch Cr and the various branches of Little Badger Cr.

Transportation through these rolling highlands is limited to a few established routes like Dutch Creek Rd and Ulm Rd, which follow the natural contours of the terrain. The presence of Windmill Draw points to the essential role of groundwater extraction for livestock in an area where surface water is concentrated in ephemeral systems like S R Cr and Arkansas Cr. This survey captures the topographic character of Sheridan County, where the high-plains geography dictates the placement of roads and rural infrastructure.