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2015 Map of Otto

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Bighorn Basin terrain defines this agricultural corridor where the Greybull River meanders through the southern half of the quadrangle. The small settlement of Otto serves as a focal point for a complex network of irrigation infrastructure essential to the region's ranching and farming operations. This water management system is remarkably detailed, tracing the paths of the Fairview Canal, Wood and Burnett Ditch, and Grout Ditch, which draw from the river to support the arid landscape.

Elevated features like Table Mtn and the flat expanse of Emblem Bench overlook the valley, providing clear natural boundaries between the irrigated lowlands and the higher rangeland. Local water storage is represented by the Bench Canal Reservoir and the Delbert Jones Reservoir, while smaller drainages like McKinnie Cr and Webster Cr cut through the surrounding hills, illustrating the natural drainage patterns that dictate the placement of roads and homesteads.