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2012 Map of Simmons Canyon

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Moss Ranch stands as a primary point of human presence in this high-desert landscape of Big Horn County, where the terrain is defined by deep incisions and isolated water sources. The southern portion of the map is dominated by the namesake Simmons Canyon and the neighboring Vopats Canyon, while Little Mountain rises between these drainages. Water management in this arid environment is evident through features like High Ditch, a testament to the efforts required to move water across the benches and slopes.

A network of natural springs, including Dipping Vat Springs, Godes Springs, and Richs Spring, suggests a history of livestock grazing and intermittent pastoral use. The map also records several intermittent waterways, such as Porcupine Cr and Cow Cr, which feed into the larger basins. These topographic details provide a high-resolution view of the ranching infrastructure and natural landmarks that characterize this portion of northern Wyoming.