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2012 Map of Sheep Canyon Creek East

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The high plains of Weston County are defined by a complex network of intermittent drainages and ranching outposts as they appeared in 2012. Family-named landmarks such as Giffon Ranch, Cowger Ranch, and Slagle Ranch anchor the landscape, reflecting the enduring agricultural heritage of the region. This area is characterized by the branching headwaters of several significant creeks, including Fiddler Cr and its tributaries, N Fork Fiddler Cr and W Fork Fiddler Cr, as well as the southern reaches of Sheep Canyon Cr and Beaver Cr.

Water management is essential in this arid environment, evidenced by the presence of Minter Reservoir in the northwest. The map details a secondary road system, including Oil City Rd and Cowger Rd, which facilitate movement between these remote homesteads and the southern drainage of Mush Cr. This document provides a record of land use and water resources in the Powder River Basin area during the early 21st century.