2018 Map of Bates Creek Reservoir

About this map

Bates Creek Reservoir dominates the high-country landscape of the border between Natrona and Carbon counties. This high-altitude drainage basin, mapped by the U.S. Geological Survey in 2018, is defined by the convergence of Bates Cr and Spring Cr, with waters collected at both the primary reservoir and the smaller Percy Reservoir to the southwest. The terrain is marked by the prominent Moss Agate Ridge, which provides a geological anchor for the western portion of the sheet. Modern access via Bates Creek Rd follows the historical route of the Old Casper Medicine Bow Hwy, illustrating the long-standing importance of this corridor for travel across the Wyoming interior. Further south, the Utah Mining Camp Spr road hints at the region's historical extractive industry, connecting the remote hills and seasonal creek beds like Squaw Cr to established transportation networks.