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1982 Map of Cedar Draw

Name: 1982 Topographic Map of Cedar Draw
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

South Coyote Creek Oil Field dominates the northern landscape of this Wyoming quadrangle, illustrating the intensive energy extraction characteristic of the region in the early 1980s. The terrain is defined by a dense network of industrial markers, with numerous Drill Holes, Oil Wells, and Flowing Wells scattered across the undulating draws and ridges. These industrial features contrast with traditional topographic landmarks like Chalk Butte, highlighting the era's focus on sub-surface resources.

Water management and natural drainage are central to the area's geography, represented by the winding paths of Raven Creek and Buffalo Creek. A complex system of ephemeral drainages, including Cedar Draw, Coal Draw, and Dickey Draw, suggests a landscape shaped by seasonal runoff. For the researcher, this map provides a precise record of late-20th-century petroleum infrastructure before decades of subsequent development changed the footprint of these Wyoming fields.