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2015 Map of Kirby

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Kirby and Winchester anchor this portion of the Bighorn Basin, where the Bighorn River carves through a landscape defined by significant topographic relief and agricultural engineering. The settlement of Kirby is centrally located, served by Kirby Ditch, while the northern reaches include the Bluff Ditch and the expansive Tie Down Flats. The map reveals a complex network of drainage features, including Sand Draw, Walters Draw, and Coal Draw, which illustrate the natural erosion patterns of the region's arid terrain.

Evidence of the area's resource-based history is found in the naming of thoroughfares such as Cowboy Mine Rd and Gebo Rd, which connect the valley floor to the surrounding hills. The boundary between Washakie and Hot Springs counties bisects the quadrangle, highlighting the administrative divisions within this ranching and mining country. The density of local roads like Winchester Rd and S Bryan Ave provides a look at the rural infrastructure supporting these small Wyoming communities.