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2017 Map of Morrisey

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Morrisey
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Morrisey and the vast tracts of the Thunder Basin National Grassland define this corner of the High Plains where the borders of Weston and Niobrara counties meet. The landscape is characterized by a complex network of seasonal drainages and topographic depressions, including Whitney Draw, Bum Draw, and the winding paths of Alkali Cr and Robbers Roost Cr. These watercourses carve through the grassland, illustrating the arid-land hydrology essential to the region's ranching history.

Transportation in this sparsely settled area relies on a handful of established routes like Cheyenne River Rd and Roxson Rd. The surveyor's grid is prominently marked by township and range boundaries such as t42n r63w, highlighting the organized division of public lands. This 2017 survey reflects the enduring character of the Wyoming prairie, where the footprint of human activity remains secondary to the natural contours of the basin.