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2021 Map of Lake Ione

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

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Old Fort Fetterman Rd traces a historic path across the high plains of Albany County, marking a landscape defined by an intricate system of water management. The Laramie River meanders through the western half of the quadrangle, serving as the primary source for the extensive irrigation infrastructure that supports the region. Notable man-made features like the Ione Ditch, Boughton Canal, and Dunn and Gillespie Ditch demonstrate the engineering required to sustain this arid environment.

Surface water is concentrated in several large basins, including Lake Ione and the elongated Long Lake, which lie east of the topographic rise known as The Divide. These water bodies, along with Gillespie Reservoir and Dunn Lake, create a series of riparian habitats amidst the surveyed sections. Smaller drainages like Gates Cr and Wallrock Cr further dissect the terrain, illustrating the natural drainage patterns that have been modified by ranchers and water engineers over the decades.