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2015 Map of The Nipple

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of The Nipple
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

The Nipple rises as a prominent landmark on this high plains landscape along the border of Campbell and Johnson counties. This 2015 survey reveals an arid terrain defined by a network of seasonal watercourses and drainages, including Hood Draw, Windmill Draw, and Craney Draw. The scarcity of permanent water is highlighted by the identification of specific water sources like School Section Spring and Craney Spring, which likely served as critical points for local ranching operations.

Public land management is a central feature here, with the grid of the Public Land Survey System clearly marking sections within townships like t46n r76w and t47n r77w. The northern reaches are drained by Pumpkin Cr, while Willow Creek cuts through the southwestern corner. This map provides a clear view of the rural infrastructure of the Powder River Basin area, showing how topography and limited water sources dictate the land use in this part of Wyoming.