2015 Map of Guernsey Reservoir

About this map

Guernsey Reservoir dominates the center of this Wyoming landscape, where the North Platte River is managed through a series of canyons and bays. This 2015 survey details the intersection of early pioneer history and modern infrastructure, notably preserving the location of the Lucindy Rollins Grave near the river's edge south of Guernsey. The rugged canyon topography, featuring names like Deadhorse Canyon and Deadmans Gulch, is pierced by significant engineering works of the Burlington Northern railroad. Three distinct tunnels—Burlington Northern Tunnel Number 1, Burlington Northern Tunnel Number 2, and Burlington Northern Tunnel Number 3—trace the rail line's path as it navigates the steep terrain around Newell Bay and Powell Mtn, reflecting the area's long-standing importance as a transit corridor from the era of Emigrant Hill to the modern rail network.