2017 Map of Cave Gulch Reservoir

About this map

Cave Gulch Reservoir and the Burke Reservoir serve as critical water management points in this arid stretch of Natrona County. The landscape is defined by the drainage systems of Cottonwood Cr and the S Fork Powder River, which carve through the high plains. Movement through this region is largely dictated by historical routes and ranching access, specifically the Cottonwood Stock Trl which traverses the northwestern corner near Cactus Flat. The map reveals the intricate topography of the high desert, where named features like Cottonwood Rim and Okie Draw provide navigational markers across the township lines. Local transit is limited to a few established paths such as Flory Sullivan Rd and Barron Rd, reflecting the sparse settlement pattern and primary land use for livestock and water conservation during the early 21st century.