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2017 Map of Pathfinder Dam

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Pathfinder Dam
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Pathfinder Dam stands as a central monument of hydraulic engineering on the North Platte River, marking the point where river waters transition into the expansive Pathfinder Reservoir. This area straddles the high-altitude boundary of Natrona and Carbon counties, characterized by dramatic canyon systems and isolated mountain peaks. The rugged topography is defined by the steep-walled Fremont Canyon and the prominent heights of Pathfinder Mtn, while the Pedro Mountains rise to the southwest.

Evidence of local history and early settlement is preserved in the location of the Pathfinder Cem near the reservoir’s edge, alongside numerous named drainage systems and springs like Swede Spring and Poison Spring. Infrastructure for ranching and resource management is visible through a network of unpaved corridors such as Canyon Cr Ranch Rd and Rocky Gap Rd, which navigate the complex terrain around Sawmill Draw and the Rocky Gap.