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2015 Map of Poddy Creek

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Thunder Basin National Grassland dominates this section of the High Plains, characterized by a complex network of ephemeral drainages and intermittent creeks. The landscape is defined by the winding course of the Cheyenne River as it snakes through the southern portion of the quadrangle, joined by tributaries such as Cottonwood Cr and Owl Cr. These waterways are flanked by numerous topographical depressions known locally as draws, including School Draw, Dixon Draw, and Fred Draw, which serve as vital conduits for seasonal runoff.

Transportation through this sparsely populated corner of Weston and Niobrara Counties is facilitated by unpaved routes such as Dull Center Rd and Cheyenne River Rd. The map illustrates the expansive township and range grid system typical of the American West, showing the intersection of Black Thunder Cr and Poddy Cr within a terrain of high plateaus and eroded valleys, preserving the open-range character of the Wyoming landscape.