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2021 Map of Neiber

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

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

The Bighorn River valley in Washakie County anchors a landscape defined by an intricate network of early irrigation infrastructure. Significant engineering works such as the Big Horn Canal, Bluff Canal, and Upper Hanover Canal parallel the river, illustrating the historical effort to transform this arid Wyoming basin into productive agricultural land. These waterways dictate the placement of local settlements and infrastructure, providing a clear view of how water rights shaped the valley's development.

Evidence of early 20th-century history remains at the Neiber Ghost Town Cem, a notable landmark for genealogists and local historians. Small communities like Colter and South Flat are situated along the river's eastern bank, while the western side features more open terrain including Tie Down Flats and Neiber Draw. The confluence of Gooseberry Cr with the Bighorn River serves as a natural focal point for the region's transport network, including Gooseberry Creek Rd and McGarvin Creek Rd.