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2021 Map of Wyarno

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

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Wyarno anchors this high-plains landscape, where the agricultural life of Sheridan County depends on a complex network of irrigation infrastructure. This modern survey details the vital water management systems of the region, including the Prairie Dog Ditch Number 3 and Prairie Dog Ditch Number 11, alongside the Ninemile Ditch. These man-made channels cut across the drainage basins of Dutch Cr and Wildcat Cr, supporting the ranching and farming operations that define the area's economy.

Rising above the numerous draws and creek beds is Hazel Peak, a prominent landmark in the central terrain. The map is marked by family-named landscape features such as Johnston Draw, Bates Draw, and Allens Draw, which often signify early settlement and land ownership patterns. The interplay between natural drainages like the Dow Prong and the engineered irrigation routes reveals the persistent efforts to manage the semi-arid Wyoming environment.