2017 Map of Lightning Creek

About this map

Lightning Creek flows across this high-plains landscape in Converse County, Wyoming, defined by a network of seasonal watercourses and drainage patterns. The drainage of Mikes Draw and the course of Box Cr reveal the intricate topography of this ranching region, where water management is central to the land's utility. Man-made features like Goochy Reservoir and Slates Number 1 Reservoir highlight the efforts to capture and store runoff in a semi-arid environment. This 2017 U.S. Geological Survey topographic study details the townships of T36N R70W and T36N R69W, providing a precise look at the section lines and rural infrastructure that mark the modern Wyoming range. The map serves as a record of natural drainages like Willow Cr alongside the artificial reservoirs that sustain the local landscape.