2017 Map of Simpson Draw

About this map

W Fork Shawnee Cr and West Fork Simpson Draw carve through this section of the Wyoming high plains, defining a landscape marked by intermittent drainage and ranching infrastructure. This survey captures a remote portion of Converse County where water sources like Sand Draw and Sand Cr dictate the layout of rural routes. Long-established cattle trails and access ways have evolved into a network of thoroughfares, including Flat Top Rd and York Ranch Rd, which connect the disparate sections of the Public Land Survey System. The map illustrates the 2017 geography of this region, emphasizing the importance of ephemeral creeks like Smith Cr in an environment where natural boundaries are shaped by the flow of seasonal water through the draws.