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2015 Map of North Ridge

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

The eastern foothills of the Bighorn Mountains meet the developing outskirts of Buffalo in this modern topographic study. The landscape is defined by its sophisticated irrigation network, where historical water management systems like Johnson County Ditch, Eagle Ditch, and Moeller Ditch divert water from Clear Cr and French Cr across the high plains. This reliance on surface water transport underscores the region's agricultural foundations, contrasting with the rising elevations of the Bighorn National Forest to the west.

Prominent landforms such as North Ridge, Bald Ridge, and Grouse Mtn dictate the local topography, creating distinct drainages like Mosier Gulch and Hay Gulch. Modern residential growth is visible along the eastern edge, with corridors like Old Antlers Way and Deerhaven Dr pushing toward the forest boundary, while the surrounding terrain remains largely shaped by traditional ranching and public land management.