
Wright and the intersection of Reno Junction anchor this portion of the Powder River Basin, where ranching and energy infrastructure define the high plains landscape. The topography is marked by distinctive drainages and rises, including the steep escarpment of the Jumpoff and the elevation of Rocky Hill. Local water sources are critical to this arid environment, evidenced by the Sager Reservoir and several creek systems like Hay Creek and the North Prong Little Thunder Creek. For those researching regional genealogy, the Wright Cemetery is clearly indicated near the primary settlement area. The map also traces a network of rural roads such as Breene Road and Buffalo Lane, which provide access through the sprawling land divisions of Townships 44 and 45 North.
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1955 · Newcastle
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Newcastle
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1959 · North Star School
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1960 · Turnercrest
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1971 · Reno Junction
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1971 · Reno Reservoir
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1971 · Little Thunder Reservoir
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1971 · Eagle Rock
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1971 · Hilight
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1972 · Neil Butte
USGS Topo · 1:24,000