2017 Map of Horse Creek Springs

About this map

Horse Creek Springs serves as a vital water source in this high-elevation Natrona County landscape, where the terrain is defined by a series of named ridges and basins. The central drainage of Horse Cr flows southward through the heart of the quadrangle, while smaller waterways like Cabin Cr, Soap Cr, and Austin Cr carve deep into the northern slopes. The topography is notably marked by distinctive landforms that likely served as essential landmarks for early ranching and travel, including the broad Keester Basin and the prominent heights of Breadpan Hill and Vinegar Hill. In the northeast corner, the label Horse Heaven suggests a historically favorable grazing or shelter area. While modernization is limited to routes like Co RD 320, the map preserves a network of traditional names across the high country, from the southern Black Rock Draw to the narrow passage at Black Gap.