2012 Map of Cornell Gulch

About this map

The Nowood River winds through this section of Washakie County, providing a vital water source for high-plains ranching operations like the Nowood Ranch and Lone Tree Ranch. The landscape is defined by its drainage systems, including the namesake Cornell Gulch and several seasonal creeks that feed into the river valley. Infrastructure in this sparsely populated area is centered on livestock movement and aviation, notably the Cherry Creek Stock Dr and the Orchard Ranch Airport. This 2012 survey illustrates the continued importance of water management in the arid Wyoming interior, with features such as Orchard Reservoir and Berger Spring marking essential resources. The network of local roads, such as Blue Bank Rd and Upper Nowood Rd, connects these isolated homesteads across a terrain etched by Split Rock Cr, Trout Cr, and Bear Cr.