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1984 Map of The Horn

Name: 1984 Topographic Map of The Horn
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

The Horn dominates this Wyoming landscape, where high-altitude ridges give way to a complex network of canyons and water-management features. The map illustrates the region's reliance on water infrastructure for ranching and agriculture, noted by the Morgareidge Ditch, Canon Ditch, and several reservoirs including Willow Glen Reservoir and Lyle Reservoir. The presence of Dancehall and a remote Landing Strip suggests a pocket of social and logistical activity in an otherwise sparsely populated ranching territory.

Water sources are vital to the area, evidenced by numerous named springs such as Frenchy Springs and Red Spring. The lower reaches of the quadrangle are shaped by the Powder River and its North Fork, while landmarks like Specimen Hill and Big Rock provide orientation across the varied topography. A few scattered prospects indicate historical mineral exploration in the vicinity of North Horse Creek.