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2012 Map of The Horn

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of The Horn
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

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The Horn rises as a prominent landmark in this section of Johnson County, anchoring a landscape defined by ranching heritage and water management. Modern cattle operations and historic family sites are scattered across the terrain, including the Simmons Homestead, Ramsbottom Ranch, and Burdick Ranch. These settlements are linked by a network of drainage systems and man-made improvements such as the Frances Ditch and Horn Creek Ditch, which redirect local flows to support the arid environment.

Remote outposts like Winingar Cabin and the Ramsbottom Cowcamp sit near the many creek forks, including S Fork Crazy Woman Cr and Pole Cr. This 2012 survey illustrates the persistent ranching economy of the region, where water features like Lyle Reservoir and Horn Creek Reservoir remain critical to the land's utility. Near Specimen Hill, the topography reveals the intricate relationship between the high plains and the essential water sources of the N Fork Powder River.