2012 Map of Flat Top

About this map

The Lightning Creek Oil Field and the surrounding drainage basins define this portion of Niobrara County. This 2012 survey reveals a landscape of ranching and energy extraction, centered on the prominent Flat Top terrain feature. The area is heavily defined by its water management and seasonal hydrology, including the Miller Number 1 Reservoir and a complex network of streams such as Lance Cr, Middle Cr, and Wyatte Cr. Local infrastructure is represented by rural connectors like Coffey Rd and Nelson Rd, which traverse the high plains to service the oil operations and remote homesteads. The branching of Little Boggy Cr and the N Fork Wyatte Cr illustrate the intricate natural drainage system that has dictated land use and property boundaries in this corner of Wyoming.