2015 Map of Oil Mountain

About this map

Oil Mtn serves as the dominant high point in this central Wyoming landscape, where high-plains drainage patterns and early irrigation infrastructure converge. The intricate path of the Casper Canal is visible as it winds through the terrain, featuring engineering landmarks like Tunnel Number 5 to move water across the arid basins. This 2015 update documents a mix of historic transit routes and modern access, notably where the ancient path of the Oregon Trail skirts the southern drainage of Iron Creek. The map details the network of seasonal waterways such as Poison Spider Creek and Meadow Creek, as well as small-scale storage at Johnson Reservoir and Blue Bank Reservoir. Local road names like W Oil Camp Rd and Strohecker Rd provide modern context for the longstanding ranching and resource-extraction heritage of Natrona County.