2017 Map of Kessler Gap

About this map

Kessler Gap serves as a central landmark in this high plains landscape of Goshen County, where the terrain breaks into a series of drainages and rugged heights. Water management is a defining characteristic of the local geography, visible through the presence of the Kessler Ditch and Bear Cr Ditch, which redirect natural flows like Bear Cr and Fox Cr for agricultural use. The eastern portion of the sheet is dominated by significant elevations and breaks, including Bear Mtn and the prominent Squaw Rock. Deep incisions in the landscape are documented at Atterberry Canyon and Kessler Canyon, reflecting the erosive forces at work in this part of Wyoming. Local transportation is primarily facilitated by a network of rural routes such as Bear Creek Rd and 4 Corners Rd, connecting the scattered ranchlands and survey sections.