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2015 Map of Ucross

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Clear Creek and Piney Creek converge near the settlement of Ucross, forming a central water hub in this portion of the Powder River Basin. The landscape is defined by an extensive network of irrigation infrastructure, including the Big Bonanza Ditch, Dunlap Ditch, and Pratt and Ferris Ditch Number 1, which divert water to support ranching across the Sheridan and Johnson County line. This 2015 survey illustrates how traditional water rights and land management continue to shape the terrain, with family-named landmarks like Blazer Hill and numerous draws such as Butterfield Draw and Regina Draw scoring the high ground.

Modern infrastructure follows historic routes, with Us 14 16 serving as the primary corridor through the valley. Local history is etched into the names of trails and roads, such as Chuckwagon Trl and Rustlers Trl, which hint at the region's enduring ranching heritage. Small water storage sites like Pitsch Reservoir and Little Red Reservoir dot the eastern plateaus, providing essential resources in this semi-arid environment.