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2015 Map of Threemile Butte

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Thunder Basin National Grassland encompasses this high plains landscape in eastern Wyoming, where the Cheyenne River meanders through a network of dry draws and seasonal creeks. The terrain is defined by low-lying ridges and drainage basins, including the aptly named Hungry Hollow and Bum Draw. Human presence is marked by a grid of rural roads such as Cheyenne River Rd and Dutch Joe Rd, reflecting the ranching and resource management character of Niobrara County.

Water management is central to the area's utility, evidenced by the New Deal Number 1 Reservoir situated near Boggy Cr. Prominent topographical landmarks like Threemile Butte and Sheldon Hill rise above the surrounding flats, serving as navigational anchors for those traversing this segment of the grassland. The map preserves the specific locations of named draws like Rock Corral Draw and Dutch Joe Draw, which often signify local history or family homesteads in this part of the West.