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2017 Map of Rathbun Ranch

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Rathbun Ranch serves as a central landmark in this high-desert landscape of Hot Springs County, where intricate drainage systems define the rugged topography. The convergence of Kirby Cr, E Kirby Cr, and the Ackles Fork underscores the importance of water management in this arid region, evidenced by the Kirby Reservoir and the Rathbun Irrigation Number 1 Reservoir. These features reflect the long-standing ranching and irrigation traditions necessary to sustain operations in the Wyoming basins.

Prominent geological formations like Hall Butte and the slopes of Lysite Mtn provide significant vertical relief against the winding paths of Kirby Creek Rd and Buffalo Creek RD. The map documents a complex network of draws and creeks, including Cottonwood Cr and Olsen Draw, which illustrate the natural erosional patterns of the terrain. This survey captures a moment in the modern era where traditional land use continues to navigate the distinctive physical geography of the Owl Creek Mountains vicinity.