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2011 Map of Tampico NE

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Tampico NE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

David Horse Camp sits in the northern reaches of this Valley County landscape, a territory defined by a dense network of coulees and seasonal drainages. The hydrology of the area is heavily managed by a series of small-scale impoundments, including Ellsworth Dam to the west, Wagner Dam near the center, and the interestingly named Blue Cheese Dam to the south. These features suggest a landscape optimized for ranching or water conservation in a region where reliable water sources are vital.

The drainage pattern is dictated by the southward flow of Bear Creek and its many tributaries, such as Brush Fork and Alkali Creek. Navigation through the area is primarily facilitated by Bear Creek Rd, which tracks the primary waterway. To the east, the terrain becomes increasingly dissected by Canyon Creek, Buggy Creek, and Crooked Creek, illustrating the complex erosional geography surrounding Black Coulee.