1978 Map of South Oat Creek

About this map

The Seaman Hills dominate the southern landscape of this Niobrara County region, where the terrain is defined by a dense network of intermittent drainages. Water management is a central theme of this 1970s landscape, evidenced by the numerous Tank and Water Tank labels scattered across the sections to support livestock in this arid environment. The map captures the complex hydrology of the area, featuring the headwaters and junctions of North Oat Creek, South Oat Creek, and the winding Brush Creek. In the northwest, Alum Creek and Black Tail Creek carve through the elevation, while a prominent Bluff provides a landmark in the southwestern quadrant. This survey reflects the ranching infrastructure of eastern Wyoming during the late twentieth century, showing the placement of isolated Well sites and the section lines that organize this open range.