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2012 Map of McDonald Ranch

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

McDonald Ranch and other established homesteads define this Laramie County landscape as it appeared in the early 21st century. The map highlights a network of water management and livestock infrastructure essential to Wyoming high-plains ranching, featuring the Hugh McDonald Reservoir, Richard Reservoir Number 1, and the Morrison Number 2 Reservoir. These water sources are fed by intermittent drainages such as Richeau Cr, N Chugwater Cr, and Canyon Cr.

Named topographical features like Steer Draw and Parson Draw provide specific geographical context for local historians and land managers. The connectivity of the region is centered on routes like Wedemeyer Rd and Diamond Rd, which link the Wedemeyer Ranch and Diamond Ranch to the broader county. Small natural features, including Richeau Spring, indicate the historical importance of reliable water in this semi-arid environment.