2017 Map of Oregon Basin

About this map

Oregon Basin dominates this landscape in the eastern Bighorn Basin, where an intricate network of local roads and natural drainages defines the high-desert terrain. In the southeastern corner, the presence of Coal Mine Gulch points to the region's extractive history, while water sources like Wiley Lake and Sage Creek provide critical points of reference in an otherwise arid environment. The map details a transition from the structured township and range system into the varied topography of Slickrock and several significant coulees, including Oregon Coulee. Modern thoroughfares such as Nielson Road and Oregon Basin Road cross the basin, connecting various ranching and industrial access points like Wild Horse Road and Jackie Bee Drive. This 2017 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey preserves the layout of these transportation corridors and natural landmarks as they existed in the early 21st century.