2021 Map of Otter Creek

About this map

High desert drainage patterns and the headwaters of the regional creek system define this portion of Natrona County. The topography is dominated by the complex erosional features of Clear-Fork Muddy Cr and Beaver Cr, which carve through the high plains. Human presence is marked by water management infrastructure, most notably the McDonald Reservoir in the northeastern corner, which serves as a vital water source in this arid environment. The map details the transition between various public land survey sections, illustrating how the grid system was imposed upon the winding natural watercourses that shaped early ranching and land use in this part of Wyoming.