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2015 Map of McMurray Creek

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Eshom Reservoir and the Wyoming Development Company Canal dominate the hydrology of this Platte County landscape, illustrating the critical role of water management in the high plains. The terrain is defined by the significant elevations of the Cooney Hills and South Cooney Hills, which rise above the drainages of Sybille Cr and McMurray Cr. This area shows a complex network of ranching and utility access, including the aptly named Deadhead Creek Rd and the remnants of an Old Rd Abnd near the canal.

Water storage is centralized in several basins including Phelps Reservoir and Phelps Number 2 Reservoir, supporting the agricultural needs of the region. Notable landmarks such as Squaw Mtn and Squaw Rock provide prominent navigational points for those tracing the historical geography of this section of Wyoming. The map also records several intermittent streams like Slate Cr and George Cr, which carve into the hillsides alongside high-elevation roads like Cooney Hills Rd.