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2012 Map of Root Creek

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Root Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Lacy Mountain and Howard Hill define the terrain of this Wyoming landscape, where a complex network of seasonal and perennial streams creates a deeply etched drainage system. The map reveals a land structured by water, with Box Elder Creek serving as a primary artery for numerous tributaries including School Creek, Virden Creek, and Camp Creek. This ranching and grazing country is accessed by several significant routes such as Mormon Canyon Road and Windy Ridge Road, which navigate the high points between drainages.

Evidence of early settlement is concentrated near Grant Springs and the nearby Grant Cemetery, suggesting a focal point for local history and genealogy. The presence of School Creek further implies the locations of former rural infrastructure. From the elevated prominence of Windy Ridge to the bottomlands of White Creek, this survey documents a high-plains environment where water rights and topography dictated the patterns of human movement and land use.