2012 Map of Mule Creek

About this map

Mule Creek and its various tributaries, including W Mule Creek and E Mule Creek, dominate this high plains drainage system in Niobrara County. The landscape is characterized by a network of intermittent streams and water management features like the Mule Creek Number 1 Reservoir and Geiger Reservoir, which support the region's ranching economy. Transportation is anchored by the corridor of Old US Hwy 85, which traverses the northern and southern portions of the quadrangle. Notable topographic landmarks include The Flat Top, a distinctive landform rising above the surrounding drainage basins of Hon Creek, Bridge Creek, and Sage Creek. This 2012 survey illustrates the modern configuration of rural Wyoming rangeland where water access remains the primary driver of land use and connectivity.