2017 Map of Figure 8 Reservoir

About this map

The Powder River meanders across this stretch of Johnson County, defining a landscape shaped by intermittent water and high plains relief. To the west, the Sussex Irrigation Canal runs parallel to the river, feeding from resources like the Harper Reservoir and the Figure 8 Reservoir to support ranching in an otherwise arid environment. The terrain is marked by numerous seasonal drainages, including Strong Draw and Lone Tree Draw, which cut through the high ground of Pine Ridge and the expansive Indian Flats. Movement through this territory is centered on Sussex Rd, which connects remote homesteads and local landmarks such as Bodan Draw. This survey captures the essential water-management infrastructure required for settlement in Wyoming's rangelands.