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2015 Map of Wonder View

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

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The Belle Fourche River winds through the northwestern corner of this landscape, marking a transition into the elevated terrain of the Black Hills National Forest. This 2015 survey of northeastern Wyoming reveals a ranching and forest landscape defined by significant drainage systems and named ridges. Prominent landmarks such as Castle Rocks and Oudin Hill rise above the surrounding valleys, while the Sunny Divide and H K Divide dictate the flow of seasonal waters like Road Cr and Inyan Kara Cr.

Settlement is sparse, concentrated near the eponymous Wonder View in the east. Local history is etched into the names of canyons and roads, including Huett Canyon and Sawmill Canyon, suggesting early industry and homesteading. Modern water management is visible through features like the Graham Reservoir and The Bank Lake 10, which support the high-plains ecology between the river and the timbered hills.