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1990 Map of Whitcomb Hill

Name: 1990 Topographic Map of Whitcomb Hill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1995
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1995

About this map

Whitcomb Hill anchors this high-plains landscape along the border of Platte and Laramie Counties, where a network of established ranching operations defines the local geography. The map reveals a cluster of family-named holdings, including the Whitcomb Ranch, McDonald Ranch, and Double L Ranch, reflecting the area's deep-rooted cattle and agriculture heritage. The settlement of Brinton sits near the northeastern corner, positioned where Chugwater Creek flows through the drainages of the high plateau.

Water management is central to the terrain, marked by numerous named draws such as Stewart Draw, Mendenhall Draw, and North Fork Draw. These seasonal watercourses carve through landmarks like Degans Butte, illustrating the complex erosion patterns of the Wyoming plains. The presence of a Pit and various pipelines suggests the integration of light industry and utility infrastructure into this traditionally pastoral environment during the late twentieth century.