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2017 Map of Nostrum Mountain

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Nostrum Mountain dominates this portion of Hot Springs County, providing a high-elevation anchor for a landscape defined by seasonal drainages and vital water sources. The terrain is deeply incised by draws such as Potato Butte Draw and Bobcat Draw, while the expansive Minnesela Slope descends toward the drainages in the eastern half of the map. Reliable water in this arid environment is marked by several named points, including Nostrum Spring, Big Eagle Spring, and Little Eagle Springs.

Infrastructure is sparse, consisting primarily of Red Canyon Road and County Road 34E, which follow the natural contours of the land. The presence of Dry Cottonwood Creek and Red Canyon Creek suggests a drainage system that has historically shaped the travel routes and land usage patterns in this part of Wyoming. The map provides a look at the intersection of several townships and ranges, including t7n r5e and t42n r96w, illustrating the original land survey grid over the complex topography.