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2021 Map of Benton Basin

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

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Alcova Reservoir dominates the southeastern portion of this Natrona County landscape, where the waters are contained by the dramatic walls of Fremont Canyon. This reach of the North Platte River is defined by sharp elevation changes and deeply incised drainage systems. To the north and west, the terrain opens into a series of distinct geological depressions including Agate Basin, Benton Basin, and Horseshoe Basin.

Water management and accessibility are central to this area, evidenced by the presence of Childers Reservoir and the network of local roads such as Pathfinder Rd and Lakeshore Dr. The drainage of Eagle Cr and the seasonal flows of Spring Cr illustrate the arid-land hydrology that shapes the High Plains, while landmarks like McCain Spring and the narrow draws of Lone Tree Gulch provide critical reference points for land navigation in this open country.