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2017 Map of Reid Canyon

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Pine Mtn and Rattlesnake Hill anchor this high-plains landscape in western Natrona County, where a network of deeply etched drainages and canyons defines the topography. The northern reaches are characterized by complex landforms like Reid Canyon, Baerthel Canyon, and the series of ridges known as the Haystacks. This terrain heavily influences the modern road network, with routes such as Co RD 209 and Co RD 210 skirting the base of major elevations and winding through the flats.

Water management and natural drainage are central to the area's layout, most notably along the S Fork Casper Cr which meanders through the southern half of the quadrangle. Local nomenclature reflects a rugged ranching or homesteading history, preserved in names like Jack Allen Draw, Clarks Gulch, and Bailey's Dream Rd. The map also reveals whimsical or descriptive local path names, including Little Dog Rd, Baby Dog Rd, and Big Cheese Rd, offering a unique window into the naming conventions of this rural Wyoming district.