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2021 Map of Merna

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Merna
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Merna and its surrounding rangeland sit at the heart of this Western Wyoming landscape, where the foothills of the Wyoming Range meet the expansive high plains. The settlement of Merna is the primary focal point, situated amidst a complex network of drainage systems and high ridges. The map illustrates a distinctive topography defined by Beaver Ridge to the north and the rising terrain of Merna Butte to the west, where the boundary of the Bridger National Forest begins.

A network of county roads and named drives, such as Merna Dr and Ryegrass Rd, suggests a landscape organized by ranching and rural access. Water management and natural flow are critical features here, with Lead Cr and the various branches of Horse Creek, including N Horse Cr and S Horse Cr, carving through the flats and draws. To the south, the terrain shifts toward Haines Flat and Aspen Ridge, marking the transition into the higher elevations of the Bridger-Teton region.