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2017 Map of Old Maid Gulch

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

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Bighorn National Forest dominates the eastern half of this landscape, where the dramatic elevation changes of the Big Horn Mountains are marked by deep incisions like Leigh Canyon and Tensleep Canyon. The terrain is defined by its water sources and high plateaus, including Schoonover Flats and Sagebrush Flats. These names suggest the early ranching and grazing history of the region, where seasonal movement between the lowlands and the high forest was essential.

Remote springs such as Old Maid Spring and Camp Stove Spring punctuate the arid draws, providing vital water points in an area largely characterized by namesake features like Old Maid Gulch and Black Canyon. Landmarks like the Leigh Monument and geographical curiosities like Leigh Creek Vee and Cooks Vee provide specific points of interest for those tracing the nomenclature of Washakie County's wilderness.