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1972 Map of Mitchell Draw

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Mitchell Draw
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

The Powder River snakes through this high-plains landscape in Johnson County, marking a vital water source in a region defined by complex drainage systems. Recorded in the early 1970s, the terrain is characterized by a series of prominent breaks and divides, most notably the Kinney Divide and a dense network of seasonal watercourses such as Crazy Woman Creek and Mitchell Draw. These draws serve as primary landmarks for land navigation and property boundaries in the western ranching tradition.

Evidence of resource exploration and agricultural infrastructure appears in the form of several Flowing Wells and a Drill Hole, reflecting the search for water and minerals. Along the creek beds, features like the Gaging Station on Crazy Woman Creek and the confluence near Fortification Cr highlight the critical role of water management in this arid environment, while family and local names like Keathley Draw and Taylor Draw provide clues for genealogical research into early landholders.