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2017 Map of Bucklin Reservoirs

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Bucklin Reservoirs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Sweetwater River winds across this high-desert landscape along the boundary of Natrona and Carbon counties, marking a corridor defined by westward migration. The paths of the Oregon Trl and the California Emigrant Rd are clearly delineated, tracing historical routes that skirt the base of the Sweetwater Rocks. These landmarks illustrate the geographic constraints and natural waypoints utilized by early travelers moving through the territory.

Water management is a central theme of the terrain, visible through the namesake Bucklin Reservoirs and other catchment areas like C R C Reservoir and Crane Reservoir. An extensive network of irrigation features, including Turkey-Track Ditch and the Y-Z Ditch, supports the arid environment. Seasonal drainages such as Rawlins Draw and Dry Draw feed into Muddy Cr, revealing the complex hydrology necessary for ranching and settlement in this corner of Wyoming.