2017 Map of Split Hill SW

About this map

The high plains of eastern Wyoming are deeply etched by seasonal drainages in this landscape along the Converse Co Niobrara Co line. The terrain is defined by the winding course of Walker Creek as it flows eastward across the northern half of the quadrangle, while Twentymile Creek cuts through the southeastern corner. This area represents the intersection of ranching traditions and modern energy exploration, where long-established range tracks meet infrastructure like the Flying J Oil Field Rd. A network of rural routes, including Lightning Creek Rd and 20 Mile Rd, provides the primary access through this dissected topography, following the natural contours of the draws and ridges that characterize the regional geography between the Cheyenne River and the North Platte.