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2015 Map of Riverton NE

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Riverton NE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Missouri Valley and Riverton Valley sit at the center of this Wyoming agricultural landscape, where the high desert is defined by a dense network of irrigation channels. The complexity of local water management is evident in the numerous named laterals, including Lateral P-31.7, Lateral P-34.0, and the Fivemile 52 Drain. These engineered waterways parallel the natural course of Fivemile Creek and navigate the local topography of Sand Gulch.

Rural life in Fremont County is traced through a road network bearing distinctive local names such as Bushwhacker Rd, Hoot Owl Rd, and Clothesline Rd. These routes provide access to the dispersed settlements and farms that emerged around the intersection of Missouri Valley Rd and Thorson Rd, illustrating the intersection of natural drainage features like Doughty Draw with the structured development of the Wind River Basin.