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2021 Map of Pierce Draw

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

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Pierce Draw and the surrounding high plains of north-central Wyoming are defined by a complex network of ephemeral drainages and essential water management features. The landscape is bisected by the Big Horn Co Washakie Co line, illustrating the administrative boundaries that cross this sparsely populated range. Water sources are the primary landmarks for navigation and land use here, with Deer Draw Reservoir in the northwest and Upper Reservoir centrally located to capture seasonal runoff.

Several prominent drainage systems, including Luman Cr, Military Cr, and Laddie Cr, carve through the terrain, leading toward the Brokenback Cr watershed in the southeast. Named topographic features like Salt Trough, Cottonwood Draw, and Center Canyon reveal the specific character of the local geography. Transportation is limited to a few improved routes such as N Brokenback Rd, which provides access to the Carothers Lake area in the southern portion of the quadrangle.