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2021 Map of Oriva NW

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

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

The drainage basins of the Powder River Country define this landscape in north-central Campbell County, where numerous intermittent creek prongs and draws carve through the high plains. The water management system is anchored by the Gupton 18 Reservoir in the northern reaches, collecting flow from Jamison Prong Wildcat Cr. The map reveals a complex network of seasonal waterways, including Road Prong, Rawhide Cr, and Nine T Bar Cr, which trace the natural topography of this ranching-oriented terrain.

Evidence of local land use is seen in the rural road network, specifically Fitch Rd, and named topographic depressions like Barker Draw and Felix Draw. These features are essential markers for understanding the historical grazing patterns and water access points in a region where the availability of water at places like Twentymile Cr and Road Cr dictated the viability of homesteading and early cattle operations.