2021 Map of Bessemer Mountain

About this map

The North Platte River winds through the heart of this Natrona County landscape, carving a dramatic path through the Bessemer Narrows beneath the rising slopes of Bessemer Mtn. This modern survey details a region where water management and topography dictate the land use, from the high desert terrain of Coal Mtn and Red Buttes to the essential water sources of O'Brien Reservoir and Rasmus Lee Lake. Historical infrastructure is represented by the crossing at Government Bridge in the southwestern corner, a vital link across the river. The map also documents a network of rural routes and watercourses, including the curiously named Stinking Creek and the historical corridor along the Bates Creek Rte. Small springs like Goose Egg Spring remain noted landmarks in this arid environment, serving as traditional waypoints for local travel.