2011 Map of Dead Horse Lake

About this map

The Three Fork Canyon Area Number One Mine sits as a lonely industrial mark in this high plains landscape of Campbell County, where drainage systems define the character of the terrain. The map is dominated by the winding course of Bitter Creek and its many tributaries, including the curiously named Quarter Circle Prong Bitter Creek. These watercourses have carved numerous named draws across the land, such as Rattlesnake Draw, Rosie Draw, and Cresswell Draw, which likely served as landmarks for early ranchers and travelers. The presence of Bitter Creek Rd provides the primary arterial access through this area of the Powder River Basin. The intricate network of seasonal streams like Coal Creek and Dead Horse Creek illustrates the complex hydrology of this part of Wyoming, where water—or the memory of it—dictates the movement of people and the naming of the earth.