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2015 Map of McCleary Reservoir

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of McCleary Reservoir
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

The historic Oregon Trail cuts through this landscape of Natrona County, tracing a diagonal path through the southeastern corner of the quadrangle. This 2015 survey illustrates how modern water management and cattle ranching geographic markers overlay the traditional migration corridors of the American West. The terrain is defined by named drainage systems such as Henderson Cr and Meadow Cr, punctuated by significant landmarks like Horse Heaven and the evocative Burnt Wagon Draw.

Strategic water features such as McCleary Reservoir and Luten Reservoir serve as vital anchors in this semi-arid environment. The map provides clear evidence of the historical Public Land Survey System grid, with township boundaries for t32n r85w and t31n r84w dividing the high-elevation country. Researchers can examine the intersections of historical transit routes and seasonal water bodies like Fish Cr and Shell Cr.