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2023 Map of Pitch Draw

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Pitch Draw
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Norfolk Reservoir and the drainage network of Pitch Draw define this portion of Campbell County, where the high plains landscape is carved by numerous seasonal watercourses. The territory is dominated by an intricate system of draws, including Heydecker Draw, Square Rock Draw, and Paul Draw, which channel runoff toward more significant arteries like Horse Creek and Spring Creek. This drainage pattern is characteristic of the region's topography, illustrating the erosive forces that shape the Wyoming ranchlands.

Two primary thoroughfares, Collins Rd and Horse Creek Rd, provide the only major structural access through this landscape of ridges and basins. The map captures the land as it appeared in the early 21st century, showing the enduring reliance on these drainages for water management, as seen with the placement of the reservoir near Sage Draw. Local history is reflected in the naming of these features, with labels like Margarets Draw and Dugout Draw hinting at the homesteading and ranching heritage of the area.