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2018 Map of Wheatland NE

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Wheatland NE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Grayrocks Reservoir dominates the southeastern corner of this Platte County landscape, serving as a significant water feature in an otherwise arid expanse of Wyoming high plains. The terrain is defined by dramatic erosional features like Big Sand Draw and the steep-walled Warm Springs Canyon, where Warm Springs provides a focal point for early water sources in the region.

Evidence of historical land use and early ranching corridors is visible through the alignment of Battle Rd and Grayrocks Rd, which navigate the elevation changes around Bettelyoun Flats. The map illustrates the classic western survey grid of Township 26 North and Range 66 West, showing how natural springs like Box Springs were essential anchors for the development of this rural cattle country and the management of its varied topography.