2012 Map of Emigrant Gap

About this map

Bessemer Bend anchors the southeastern corner of this landscape, where the N Platte River makes its wide sweep through Natrona County. The map details a transition from the riparian environment of the river bottom to the high, arid drainage basins defined by Poison Spider Cr and Iron Cr. Historic movement across the terrain is evident along the Oregon Trail Rd, which cuts through the central portion of the quadrangle near Clevidence Draw. Local infrastructure includes Tunnel Number 6 and a network of rural roads such as Poison Spider Rd and Bessemer Bend Rd that service the ranching community. The presence of the Old Goose Egg Ranchhouse near the river indicates the long-standing agricultural roots of the area, while names like Emigrant Gap evoke the geography that once guided westward travelers through this high desert country.