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2012 Map of McDermotts Butte

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Agricultural water management and high-desert drainage dominate this Wyoming landscape, where the Nowood River cuts through the northeast corner. The map reveals a complex network of man-made irrigation features, including the Avent Ditch and Shafer Ditch, alongside numerous numbered basins such as Bonanza Reservoir Number 1, Bonanza Reservoir Number 2, and Bonanza Reservoir Number 3. These features, along with Bonanza Seeps and Lapula Reservoir, suggest a concentrated effort to harness seasonal water in an arid environment.

Prominent landforms like McDermotts Butte and the winding Deadman Gulch provide navigational landmarks in the rugged terrain. For those researching local history or genealogy, the presence of the Bonanza Cem near the river indicates the location of early burial sites in this ranching region. The network of local routes, such as Sand Creek Trail Rd and Rattlesnake Ridge Rd, further illustrates the area's utility for livestock transit and resource access.