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2017 Map of Y B O Canyon

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Y B O Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Goshen Hole Rim defines the dramatic topography of this Goshen County landscape, where the high plains of the Iowa Center Flats drop away into a complex network of drainages. The area is marked by numerous named coulees and canyons, including the prominent YBO Canyon and Sam Moore Canyon, which descend toward the northeast. This 2017 survey documents the modern rural infrastructure of the region, anchored by a section-line road network including RD 38 and Co RD 28 that services the scattered ranches and open range.

Water is a vital but intermittent presence across the terrain, with Box Elder Cr, YBO Cr, and Corn Cr threading through the lower elevations. Standing above the broken ground, YBO Hill serves as a local landmark near the rim. The map preserves the specific nomenclature of the canyon system, recording names such as Sawmill Canyon, Busty Canyon, and YOS Canyon, which reflect the localized history and land use of this Wyoming high desert.