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2015 Map of Red Fork Powder River

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Red Fork Powder River
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Red Fork Powder River and the Middle Fork Powder River define this high-altitude landscape in Johnson County, where water management is central to the land's utility. A complex network of irrigation channels, including the David Kinker Ditch, Comstock Ditch, Keith Ditch, and Freeman Ditch, traces the drainage patterns of the surrounding heights. These man-made features work in tandem with natural creeks like Beaver Cr and Cottonwood Cr to support the local agricultural and ranching economy.

Prominent topographic features dominate the horizon, notably the steep elevations of Gardner Mtn and Harlan Ridge. Named landmarks like Red Wall Number 1 and Red Wall Number 2 suggest the distinctive geology of the area. The map also records numerous family-named draws, such as Johnson Draw, Davis Draw, and Stubbs Draw, which provide essential geographic context for genealogists and local historians tracing land use and early ranching boundaries in this part of Wyoming.