2021 Map of Gardner Gulch

About this map

Gardner Gulch and the surrounding high plains of Sheridan County are defined by a complex network of seasonal drainages and cattle country infrastructure. This landscape is shaped by the headwaters of Buffalo Cr and the Middle Prong Hanging Woman Cr, where the terrain transitions into the distinctive Foster Buttes. The distribution of water is critical in this arid environment, evidenced by the Whedon Number 1 Reservoir and several smaller catchments like Reservoir Cr. Rural life here is traced through long-established transit corridors such as Passaic Rd and Co Rd 86, which navigate the draws and gulches. The map captures the specialized geography of Wyoming's ranching lands, where named features like Olsen Draw, Whedon Draw, and Cottonwood Draw serve as vital landmarks for navigation across the open range.