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2017 Map of Packsaddle Canyon

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

N Fork Powder River and its various tributaries, such as Teepee Cr and Simmons Cr, define the drainage patterns of this high-elevation landscape in Johnson County. This survey reflects a region primarily shaped by ranching interests and water management, evidenced by the Welsh-Perkins Ditch running through the southeastern quadrant. The presence of named water sources like Charlie Brown Spring and Hammond Spring underscores the importance of reliable water for livestock in an area dominated by canyons and draws.

Prominent landforms such as Dancehall Flats and Packsaddle Canyon dominate the topography, while local routes like Mayoworth Rd provide access to the foothills. For those tracing the environmental history of the Powder River Basin, the map identifies specific landmarks like Snow Cave Ridge and Snowdrift Draw which highlight the local microclimates and traditional names given to the terrain by those who worked the land.