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2015 Map of Leo

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

The Pedro Mountains dominate this high-desert landscape in central Wyoming, where dramatic peaks like Pyramid Peak, Heaths Peak, and the distinct formation of The Chimneys define the horizon. This 2015 U.S. Geological Survey representation of the Leo quadrangle reveals a complex network of seasonal drainage and water management, including the Cardwell Number 2 Reservoir and Irene Number 2 Reservoir, essential for ranching in this arid climate.

Surface water is a defining feature of the area's geography, with Iron Springs feeding into Iron Springs Cr, while names like Sawmill Draw and Dry Creek Canyon speak to the historic land use and varied topography. Modern access via Kortes Rd and Werner Ranch Rd connects the remote high ground to the lower drainage basins of Gooseberry Cr and Sage Cr, mapping a landscape where geology and hydrology dictate the pattern of human movement.