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1971 Map of Tin Can Lake

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Tin Can Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

The Cheyenne River and its tributary, the Dry Fork, carve a complex drainage system through the high plains of Converse County. This 1971 survey reveals a landscape organized around remote livestock operations and the water sources that sustain them. Sparse settlements such as the Sunshine Valley Ranch, Peilats Ranch, and Reed Ranch serve as primary landmarks in a region defined by its rugged topography and seasonal watercourses.

The presence of several Flowing Well sites across the terrain underscores the critical nature of groundwater for ranching in this arid environment. Transportation is limited to a network of unpaved tracks, including Steinle Road and Dull Center Road, which trace the higher ground between the numerous coulees and draws like Jewel Draw and Browner Draw. Smaller water bodies, notably Tin Can Lake and Lake Creek, provide essential landmarks for navigation across the open range.