2011 Map of Deaver Reservoir

About this map

Frannie Oil Field and the Polecat Oil Field dominate this Wyoming landscape, illustrating the region's deep ties to energy extraction. The map reveals an intricate network of industrial access roads such as Conoco Rd and 1 X G Rd that crisscross the arid terrain between oil operations. This industrial footprint is balanced by a sophisticated irrigation system essential for life in the Bighorn Basin, featuring the Frannie Canal, Deaver Canal, and the Deaver Reservoir held by Deaver Dam. Natural drainages like Polecat Creek and Cottonwood Creek meander through the quadrangle, while the historic route of the Jim Bridger Trl provides a connection to the era of western exploration and migration. Small water bodies like Blue Lake offer localized relief within this working landscape of petroleum and water management.