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2015 Map of Benton Basin

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Alcova Reservoir dominates the southeastern quadrant of this Natrona County landscape, where the North Platte River carves through the steep walls of Fremont Canyon. The surrounding terrain is defined by a series of high-altitude depressions, including the central Benton Basin and the nearby Agate Basin and Horseshoe Basin. These topographical features dictate the local drainage patterns, with Spring Cr and Eagle Cr cutting across the high plains toward the river system.

Water management in this arid environment is evident through several upland catchments such as Childers Reservoir and Eagle Canyon Reservoir. Local transit is supported by a network of rural routes, including Pathfinder Rd and Sandpoint Way, which provide access to the rugged draws of Blue Gulch and Lone Tree Gulch. This 2015 survey illustrates a landscape primarily shaped by its geological formations and modern water infrastructure.