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2015 Map of Whitcomb Hill

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Whitcomb Hill rises above the high plains of the Laramie and Platte County line, anchoring a landscape defined by an intricate network of ephemeral draws and seasonal creek beds. The map documents a sparsely populated ranching and agricultural region where the tiny settlement of Brinton sits along Chugwater Cr, while Diamond lies to the west near the confluence of N Chugwater Cr and Spring Cr.

Transportation through this part of Wyoming is primarily served by the winding Iron Mountain Rd, which follows the natural contours of the terrain. The presence of numerous named drainages, such as Jacobs Draw, Duval Draw, and Mendenhal Draw, illustrates the importance of water management and topography in this arid environment. Other unique landmarks include the curiously named Degans Butter and the prominent S Richeau Cr, providing essential points of reference for local historians and land surveyors tracking property and boundary lines across T19N and T20N.