2012 Map of Spring Creek

About this map

Pollard Cr and Spring Cr define the northern drainage patterns of this Platte County landscape, where the high plains of Wyoming are marked by a network of seasonal draws and creeks. The terrain is structured by prominent landmarks such as Deer Hill in the southwest and the expansive Sand Draw near the center of the quadrangle. Transport in the early 21st century relied on a series of rural routes including N Horseshoe Rd and S Horseshoe Creek Rd, which parallel the winding path of Horseshoe Cr. This topographic study by the U.S. Geological Survey illustrates the intersection of water resources and ranch access roads, showing how the land is segmented by features like Reeder Draw and the various branches of the N Horseshoe Cr.