2018 Map of Bear Creek

About this map

Thunder Basin National Grassland dominates this portion of Converse County, where the high plains terrain is defined by a network of drainage systems and ranching infrastructure. The Cheyenne River Divide serves as a significant topographical boundary in the southern reaches, overseeing the headwaters of the North Fork Bear Creek and South Fork Bear Creek. Human activity is primarily centered around land management and aviation, evidenced by the Hardy Ranch Airport located near Stinking Water Gulch. Transport through this open landscape relies on Co Rd 31, which connects various draws and flats including Hornbuckle Draw and Manning Flat. The presence of Coal Draw suggests the underlying geological resources common to the Powder River Basin region, while numerous labels like Bustard Draw and Stinking Water Cr reflect a naming convention deeply tied to the early livestock and ranching history of Wyoming.