2021 Map of Oliver Draw

About this map

Oliver Draw and the surrounding drainage systems define this section of the Powder River Basin in northeastern Wyoming. The landscape is marked by a network of intermittent watercourses and draws, including Northwest Draw and Garden Draw, which reveal the complex erosion patterns of the high plains. Human presence is centered on managed water resources and cattle ranching infrastructure, evidenced by Shober Number 1 Reservoir and Vaugh Reservoir. The area is bisected by Horse Creek Rd, providing a vital corridor through the townships of T54N and T55N. Named creek beds like Wildcat Cr and Horse Cr suggest a landscape where seasonal water flow dictates the location of ranching activity. For researchers, the map provides a clear record of land division and water management in a region where these features are essential to the rural economy.