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1970 Map of S R Springs

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of S R Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

S R Springs and the surrounding drainage basins of Sheridan County are documented here as they appeared during the early 1970s. This survey, based on 1969 aerial photography, highlights a landscape defined by an intricate network of seasonal waterways and named draws. The branching systems of Badger Creek, including its Middle Fork and South Fork, dominate the northern half of the sheet. To the south, the topography is shaped by Arkansas Creek and Buffalo Creek, reflecting the importance of water sources in this arid ranching country.

Evidence of resource exploration is scattered across the terrain, notably marked by several Drill Hole locations and a Gravel Pit. Small-scale settlement is represented by Whitmeyer in the southeastern corner, while landmarks like Barrel Spring and Parker Spring Prong denote reliable water points. The map also records localized features such as Upton Gulch and Peters Gulch, providing a detailed look at the land ownership and management patterns of the era.