2017 Map of North Emblem Reservoir

About this map

North Emblem Reservoir and a series of smaller catchment basins define this arid landscape in Big Horn County. The drainage network is dominated by ephemeral watercourses like Little Dry Cr, which feeds into several named impoundments including Cleopatra Reservoir, Caesar Reservoir, and Rolston Reservoir. These features suggest a landscape managed for water storage in an environment where moisture is seasonal and scarce. Terrain features such as Sand Draw and Lovell Draw highlight the natural erosional patterns of the Wyoming basin, while the East Fork Sand Draw marks the northern reaches of this topographic survey. This area, largely defined by its township and range lines, reflects the systematic grid of Western land management and the essential role of localized water projects in the High Plains.