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2017 Map of Goose Egg

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Goose Egg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The North Platte River carves through this portion of Natrona County, shaping the development of Casper and its surrounding communities. The landscape is defined by the sharp contrast between the river valley and the rising elevations of Casper Mtn to the south and the Emigrant Gap Ridge to the west. Local history is anchored at the Red Buttes Burial Ground, situated near the river bend where Red Buttes Village and Red Butte are located.

Suburban growth is evident in the residential layouts of Paradise Valley, Vista West, and Mountain View. To the south, the terrain becomes more dramatic at Jackson Canyon and Goose Egg, where numerous drainages like Matheson Cr and Gotheberg Draw feed toward the river. The map also traces the historic route of the Old Yellowstone Hwy, reflecting the region's long-standing role as a corridor for western travel and transit.