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2015 Map of Big Gulch

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

The High Plains of Natrona County are defined here by a network of seasonal watercourses and low-lying draws. The topography is shaped by the N Fork Dead Horse Cr and Dugout Cr in the north, which eventually give way to the systems of Castle Cr and Alkali Cr further south. A notable human-made landmark in this open ranching landscape is the Colonel Reservoir, which serves as a vital water source in an otherwise arid region.

Transport through this portion of Wyoming is facilitated by a few primary arteries, notably Shepperson Rd and the aptly named Ranch Rd. These routes provide access to the various sections of the public land survey system, including townships T39N R80W and T38N R79W. The presence of Bothwell Draw and the namesake Big Gulch in the northeast quadrant highlights the erosional features typical of the Wyoming interior, where water management and cattle ranching have long dictated the patterns of land use.