2017 Map of First Water Draw

About this map

First Water Draw sits at the heart of this high-altitude landscape where the boundary of Johnson Co and Natrona Co meets. The terrain is characterized by dramatic escarpments and basins, notably the Beaton Basin and the striking prominence of the Red Wall in the south. This 2017 survey reveals a network of seasonal watercourses and remote springs that have long dictated movement through this country. Water sources like Clapp Spring and the drainage of Lost Canyon are critical landmarks in an area dominated by cattle ranching and resource management. The map details a sparsely populated interior connected by remote routes such as Buffalo Creek Rd and Slope Rd, which navigate the steep elevations of Taylor Slope and the Black Rim. This cartographic record is essential for understanding the modern footprint of land use and topography in this corner of Wyoming.