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2012 Map of Pathfinder Dam

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Pathfinder Dam
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The Pathfinder Reservoir dominates the western edge of this 2012 survey, marking a vital hydrological node where the N Platte River enters its canyon system. This high-desert landscape in Natrona County is defined by a network of seasonal watercourses and natural springs, including Poison Spring and Swede Spring, which have long served as critical water points in an arid environment. The terrain transitions from the open water of the reservoir to the distinct geological formations of the Little Basin and the prominence of Rocky Gap.

Transportation throughout the quadrangle is largely dictated by the drainage patterns, with Canyon Creek Ranch Rd and Pathfinder Rd providing access to remote ranching lands and scenic overlooks. Named drainages such as Sand Draw and Sawmill Draw indicate historical land uses, while Canyon Cr and its tributaries carve through the plateau, illustrating the erosive force of the Platte River watershed.