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2015 Map of Moss Agate Reservoir

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

The Little Medicine Bow River winds through this section of Carbon County, carving a path through a landscape defined by significant drainage features and high ridges. The area’s water management history is evident in the presence of the Moss Agate Reservoir, Heward Reservoir, and specialized industrial sites like the Number 4 Evaporation Reservoir and a nearby Fresh Water Reservoir. These features suggest a region shaped by both agricultural ranching needs and natural resource extraction.

Prominent topographic landmarks such as Moss Agate Ridge overlook several named coulees, including Chalk Draw, Walker Draw, and Antelope Draw. The transportation network is sparse, consisting largely of county routes like Shirley Basin N Rd and Little Medicine Rd, which connect the isolated water sources and ridges. These roads, along with smaller paths like Antelope St, provide the primary access to this high-plains terrain.