2012 Map of Little Alkali Creek

About this map

Carlas Corner serves as a lone reference point in this corner of Niobrara County, where the high plains landscape is defined by a network of seasonal drainages and draws. The southern portion of the map is dominated by the course of the Cheyenne River, which is paralleled by Cheyenne River Rd. To the north, the terrain rises toward named landmarks such as Bridle Bit Hill and a series of distinctively named gullies including Bum Draw, Trout Draw, and Rock Corral Draw. This area’s hydrology is characterized by the branching systems of Alkali Creek and Little Alkali Creek, which snake through the territory toward their eventual confluence. The nomenclature here, including the striking Fatal Hollow, speaks to the challenges of ranching and navigation in the eastern Wyoming backcountry, reflecting a geographic isolation that persisted into the early 21st century.