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2015 Map of Kaycee

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Kaycee serves as the primary hub of activity in this high-plains landscape, where the Middle Fork Powder River carves through the terrain. The map reveals a complex network of agricultural and ranching infrastructure, characterized by numerous irrigation systems like Keith Ditch, Murphy Ditch, and John Bolen Ditch. These man-made channels draw from the river and various reservoirs, including Keith Reservoir and Peterson Reservoir, to support life across the arid draws and flats.

Distinctive geological landmarks define the horizon, most notably the prominent Castle Rock to the south and the long stretch of Pine Ridge to the north. Local history is etched into the names of the drainage basins, such as Starvation Draw, Arndt Draw, and Keyes Draw, reflecting the families and events that shaped this portion of Johnson County. The topography is further marked by broad areas like Bailey Flats, illustrating the wide-open character of the Wyoming cattle country.