2017 Map of Big Gulch

About this map

Big Gulch defines the drainage patterns of this corner of Natrona County, where the high plains of central Wyoming are carved by a network of seasonal watercourses. The landscape is structured by the prominent Bothwell Draw and the various branches of the Castle Cr system, including the S Fork Castle Cr. These drainages, along with Alkali Cr and Dugout Cr, illustrate the intricate topographic relief of the region's rangeland. Human presence is sparse, anchored primarily by Shepperson Rd which provides access through the northern reaches of the quadrangle. The map captures a moment in the modern era where traditional township and range divisions, such as t39n r80w and t38n r79w, remain the primary landmarks across the expansive terrain.