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2015 Map of Schneider Ridge

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Seminoe Reservoir dominates the southwestern portion of this landscape, where the Medicine Bow River meets the impounded waters in Carbon County. The topography is defined by high ridges and erosional draws, most notably Schneider Ridge and the Seminoe Mountains along the northern edge. Local history and land use are etched into the nomenclature of the terrain, with labels like Schoolhouse Draw and Homestake Draw suggesting the proximity of early rural education and mining interests in this high-plains environment.

Infrastructure is sparse, primarily consisting of the Hanna Leo Rd and Shiners Point Rd, which provide access to the rugged interior. Numerous ephemeral watercourses such as Beaver Jimmy Cr and Caton Cr carve through the section lines, while Tennant Spring indicates a reliable water source. The map clearly delineates the high-desert drainages and significant family-named landmarks like Charlie Brooks Draw, providing a precise record of the regional geography in the mid-2010s.