1984 Map of Mc Kenzie Flat

About this map

Mc Kenzie Flat is a high desert plateau characterized by a network of seasonal watercourses and ephemeral features in the center of Natrona County. During the late 1970s and early 1980s, this area of the high plains was mapped to show its reliance on isolated water sources like Mud Spring and the drainage systems of Mc Kenzie Creek and Meyers Draw. The presence of Sand Springs and Mud Lake suggests a landscape defined by traditional ranching and livestock movement, where every named watering hole served as a vital landmark for navigation and survival in an arid environment. This 1984 provisional edition highlights the topographic nuances of the Antelope region, documenting the land as it appeared before modern development or changing land-use patterns significantly altered these open range spaces.