2017 Map of Nugget

About this map

Nugget sits at a junction of valley routes in the high plains of Lincoln County, defining a localized landscape where transport and water converge. The settlement is positioned along the winding course of Rock Cr, which serves as the primary drainage through the area's complex topography. This 2017 U.S. Geological Survey representation highlights the enduring importance of these corridors for local movement through the basin. While the map is relatively sparse of named settlements, the presence of Nugget at this specific waterway crossing suggests a history of strategic location for ranching or railroad operations common to this region of Wyoming.