2015 Map of Benton Basin SW

About this map

The Oregon Trail cuts diagonally across the northern landscape of this Natrona County region, marking the enduring path of westward migration through central Wyoming. To the south, the waters of Pathfinder Reservoir dominate the terrain, where the North Platte River drainage gathers behind the historic dam. The transition from the high plains to the reservoir's edge is defined by seasonal watercourses like Horse Cr and Fish Cr, which carve through the arid basin. Near the southern boundary, Bishop Rd provides modern access along the water's edge, while Pino Draw illustrates the rugged drainage patterns that have shaped this high-desert environment since long before the reservoir was filled.