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2015 Map of Pathfinder Dam

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Pathfinder Dam
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Pathfinder Dam anchors this high-desert landscape where the North Platte River is funneled through the steep walls of Fremont Canyon. The resulting Pathfinder Reservoir dominates the western edge of the quadrangle, serving as a critical water management feature for the region's ranching and agricultural needs. To the south, the topography rises sharply into the Pedro Mountains, marked by the prominent height of Pyramid Peak.

The map reveals a network of water sources essential for livestock and local land use, including several smaller holding areas such as Irvine Reservoir and Cardwell Reservoir. Named drainages like Sawmill Draw and Sand Draw carve through the basin floor, while perennial sources like Poison Spring and Swede Spring provide reliable points of interest in an otherwise arid environment. The boundary between Natrona and Carbon Counties bisects the quadrangle, highlighting the intersection of administrative lines and natural terrain.