2012 Map of Red Fork Powder River

About this map

The Red Fork Powder River and Middle Fork Powder River converge in this high-plains landscape, where the importance of water management is clearly defined by a series of irrigation channels. Historic water rights are represented by the presence of the Comstock Ditch, Keith Ditch, and David Kinker Ditch, which follow the contours of the river valleys to support ranching operations. The terrain is marked by distinctive geological features such as Red Wall Number 1 and Red Wall Number 2, which flank the northern drainage of Cottonwood Cr. Numerous named draws, including Johnson Draw and Smith Draw, carve into the high ground of Harlan Ridge, revealing a rugged topography that has dictated local travel and land use for generations. This survey reflects the enduring character of Wyoming's ranching country, where names like Freeman Ditch and Brock Rd link the modern landscape to early settlement patterns and family-run agricultural tracts.