2021 Map of Simpson Draw

About this map

Simpson Draw defines this high-plains landscape in Converse County, where seasonal watercourses create a distinct drainage pattern across the township and range grid. This modern 2021 topographic survey by the U.S. Geological Survey captures the quiet infrastructure of the Wyoming rangeland, marked by a network of ranch access roads and intermittent creeks. Land use is oriented around large-scale ranching operations, as evidenced by naming conventions like York Ranch Rd and the presence of thoroughfares such as Flat Top Rd and Bill Hall Rd. The hydrology of the area is centered on the Simpson Draw and the W Fork Shawnee Cr, which gather the runoff from the surrounding basins. Along the southern boundary, E Antelope Rd provides access near Smith Cr and Sand Cr, illustrating the relationship between transport and the naturally occurring drainages that have likely dictated movement through this country for generations.