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2015 Map of Bucklin Reservoirs

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Sweetwater Rocks rise above the high desert landscape where the Sweetwater River meanders across the northern portion of this quadrangle. This 2015 survey details a region defined by its water management and livestock infrastructure, straddling the boundary between Natrona County and Carbon County. The presence of the Turkey Track Ditch and the Y Z Ditch suggests a reliance on irrigation for this arid stretch of Wyoming.

Remote water storage is a primary feature of the terrain, including the namesake Bucklin Reservoirs, Soda Lake, and the Crane Reservoir. Transportation is limited to functional routes such as W Turkey Track Rd, which provides access through the draws and flats. Small drainages like Muddy Cr, Whiskey Cr, and Willow Cr contribute to the watershed, highlighting the importance of every creek and reservoir in this ranching country.