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2015 Map of Bessemer Mountain

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

The North Platte River carves a significant path through this Natrona County landscape, creating the dramatic passage at Bessemer Narrows between Bessemer Mtn and the surrounding high plains. This 2015 survey illustrates a region defined by its water management and grazing infrastructure, evidenced by the scattered distribution of O'Brien Reservoir, Haygood Reservoir, and the seasonal flows of Stinking Cr and Bates Cr. The road network, including names like Bates Creek Rte and Bolton Creek Rd, reflects a history of access to ranch lands and remote mountain terrain.

Near the southern edge of the map, Government Bridge provides a vital crossing over the river, anchoring a landscape dotted with distinctive landmarks like the Red Buttes and Coal Mtn. Local water sources such as Goose Egg Spring and Rasmus Lee Lake further detail the topography, showing how land use is dictated by the availability of water in an otherwise arid Wyoming environment. The map captures a modern snapshot of rural Natrona County where historical land routes intersect with established geological features.