2012 Map of Maneater Creek

About this map

Wagon Hound Cr and its many tributaries carve through this high-plains landscape in Converse County, creating distinctive landmarks like Wagon Hound Gorge. In the early 21st century, the area remains defined by cattle ranching and water management, evidenced by the Raeber Ranch and Middleton Ranch, as well as several irrigation projects including the George Nagle Ditch and Wagon Hound Ditch Number 3. The reliance on local drainages such as Maneater Cr and W Fork La Bonte Cr illustrates the vital role of water rights in this semi-arid region. Remote aviation access is provided by the Wagonhound Airport, while the network of unpaved routes like Poison Lake Rd and Wagon Hound Rd connects the disparate ranching operations and drainage draws, such as Meehl Draw and Red Draw.