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2017 Map of Wagonhound Creek NE

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Wagonhound Creek NE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Cheyenne River cuts across the northwest corner of this 2017 survey, defining a drainage system that shapes the terrain of Weston County. This high-plains landscape is characterized by a series of distinct drainage basins and intermittent water sources, where the land is carved into named features such as Piney Draw, Fred Draw, and Windmill Draw. These names, along with the Fred Number 1 Reservoir, suggest a history of ranching and land use where every available water source was a critical resource for the local economy.

Surface water is concentrated in seasonal drainages like Owl Cr and Snyder Cr, which meander through the central and southern sections. The primary artery for navigation through this rural territory is N Lance Creek Rd, a local connector that follows the natural contours of the land. The map provides a clear look at the township and range divisions, illustrating the geometric persistence of the Public Land Survey System against the winding natural paths of the river and draws.