2015 Map of Cooper Lake South

About this map

Cooper Lake dominates the northern landscape of this Albany County region, situated within the vast open country defined by the Public Land Survey System sections of t19n r75w and t18n r75w. The hydrology of this high-plains environment is characterized by a network of water management features, including the winding course of Cooper Creek and the man-made James Lake N Canal. These irrigation and drainage works, along with the Homer Ditch, illustrate the historical development of water rights and land use in southern Wyoming. Transportation through this terrain is primarily served by the corridor of Route 30 287, which cuts through the northeastern corner, providing a vital link across the semi-arid basins of the Laramie Plains.