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2011 Map of Nye

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Nye
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Stillwater River carves through this Stillwater County landscape, serving as the central artery for the small settlement of Nye. This region is defined by a legacy of resource extraction and local heritage, evidenced by the Tandy Coal Mine and the Benbow Millsite located near the southern reaches. The map documents a complex network of springs, such as Hudson Spring and North Robinson Spring, which have long supported cattle ranching and early homesteading in the area.

Cultural and historical markers are scattered across the terrain, including the Buffalo Jump—a site indicative of ancient hunting practices—and the Nye Cemetery. Transportation and community infrastructure are grounded by the Stillwater River Bridge and the Nye Vol Fire Company. The geography is further characterized by numerous coulees and draws, like Stanley Coulee and Griffin Draw, which channel runoff into the main river system, while Zoeteman Lake and Horseman Flats Lake provide distinct water features in the western uplands.