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2021 Map of Wild Horse Hill

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Wild Horse Hill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Wild Horse Hill rises above a high plains landscape in Washakie County, where the management of water and livestock dictates the local geography. The Nowood River and its tributary Brokenback Cr course through the northeast, while the W Ditch and Big Cottonwood Reservoir represent the necessary infrastructure for agriculture in this arid basin. This modern survey reflects the enduring cattle-country legacy of the region, marked by the long stretch of the W T Stock Driveway and the winding Old Ten Sleep Hwy.

Landforms like Blue Ridge and Red Gulch frame the drainage systems of Big Cottonwood Cr and Little Cottonwood Cr. The map detail captures a network of specialized access routes, including Bentonite Ridge Rd and Tensleep Hyattville Rd, which connect the high ridges to the valley floors. For the local researcher, these labels provide a precise view of the named gulches and seasonal creeks that have shaped Wyoming ranching for generations.