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2012 Map of Leckie

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Leckie
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The Big Sandy River and Little Sandy Cr converge within this high-altitude landscape, defining a network of drainages that have long served as vital corridors through Wyoming's interior. The settlement of Leckie sits at a critical junction where the historic Emigrant Trl and the Lander Cutoff Rd intersect, marking paths used by generations of westward travelers. These overland routes are anchored by topographic landmarks like Muddy Ridge to the north and the prominent elevation of Flat Top in the southwest.

Water management and natural crossings are central to the area's geography, evidenced by the Zembo Reservoir and the storied Buckskin Crossing. The terrain transitions from the valley floors toward the heights of Little Prospect Mountain, while smaller tributaries such as Dutch Joe Cr and Squaw Cr lace the foothills. The presence of the Big Sandy Openings reflects the specific vegetation patterns of this river valley environment.