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2021 Map of Kaycee NE

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Kaycee NE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

The confluence of the three forks of the Powder River defines this landscape in north-central Wyoming. Human engineering is prominently mapped through an extensive system of water management, including the Sussex Irrigation Canal, John Nolen Ditch, and Miles Ditch, which redirect water across the arid basins. These ditches represent the long-standing agricultural dependence on the river’s tributaries, including the Middle Fork Powder River and S Fork Powder River.

Cultural and family markers appear throughout the terrain, from the Kaycee Cem in the northwest to cattle-country landmarks like Bailey Flats and Sipple Hill. Significant draws and ridges, such as Seventysix Draw and Rock Ridge, separate the alluvial plains from the higher elevations of Pine Ridge. This modern survey records the enduring footprint of ranching and irrigation infrastructure that has shaped Johnson County since the late 19th century.