2015 Map of Mud Springs

About this map

Bates Hole and the surrounding high plains terrain define this part of Wyoming where the borders of Natrona and Carbon counties meet. This landscape is characterized by its vital water management infrastructure, notably the Cronberg Pit Reservoir Number 1 and Cronberg Pit Reservoir Number 2 in the southern sections, which support livestock and wildlife in a semi-arid environment. The elevation shifts dramatically toward Moss Agate Ridge, while the drainage network of Lone Tree Cr and Chalk Cr carves through the township and range divisions. The map provides clear evidence of the ranching economy through named water sources like Mud Springs, Antelope Springs, and the Chalk Hill Reservoirs, reflecting the essential relationship between geography and survival on the open range.