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2023 Map of Richeau Hills

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Richeau Hills
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The Richeau Hills dominate the center of this Wyoming quadrangle, where a complex network of seasonal drainages and creek beds shapes the high plains landscape. At the heart of this cattle-ranching country, Home Ranch Spring provides a vital water source near the junction of several drainages. The map reveals a remote and arid terrain where water management is evident in features like Richard Reservoir Number 1 in the southeastern corner.

Creeks like Brush Creek and North Richeau Creek wind through the hills, while Maxwell Hill stands as a prominent landmark to the east. Transportation is limited to functional routes such as Brush Creek Rd and Diamond Rd, which follow the natural contours of the land. This map captures the modern character of Platte County's rangeland, marked by the intersection of traditional ranching geography and long-established land surveys like t22n r69w.