2015 Map of Notches Dome

About this map

Notches Dome anchors this high-plains landscape in Natrona County, where the infrastructure of Wyoming's ranching and energy sectors is etched onto the terrain. The transition from cattle country to resource extraction is visible in the network of local routes, ranging from the Cottonwood Stock Trl to the industrial Oil Field Center Rd. Natural features like Cactus Flat and Ralston Flats highlight the arid character of the region, while the South Branch Cave Gulch and Lester Reservoir provide critical water sources for local operations. Historical movement across the area is preserved in labels like Baker Cabin Rd, suggesting early homesteading or freighting routes that preceded modern development. This survey serves as a clear record of how land use and transportation patterns adapt to the isolated, undulating topography of the Wyoming interior.