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2012 Map of Lance Creek

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Lance Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The Lance Creek Oil Field dominates this Niobrara County landscape, illustrating the industrial infrastructure of Wyoming's energy sector. Centered around the small settlements of West Lance Creek and Lance Creek, the map details a complex network of local roads and water management features essential for oil production and ranching. Access routes like Twentymile Rd and the specifically named Carter Oil Co Rd reveal how the region's geography has been shaped by petroleum exploration and commercial transport.

Drainage systems, including the winding path of Lance Creek and its many tributaries like Little Lightning Creek and Rusty Creek, define the high plains terrain. The presence of a significant Water Storage Reservoir near the oil field highlights the importance of water resources in an arid environment. For researchers, this survey captures the intersection of natural hydrology and man-made industrial development.