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2021 Map of Pathfinder Dam

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Pathfinder Dam
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Pathfinder Dam stands as the central engineering feat where the North Platte River is constrained within the steep-walled Fremont Canyon. This modern topographic study reveals a landscape defined by dramatic elevation changes between the Pathfinder Reservoir and the surrounding high ground of Pathfinder Mtn and the Pedro Mountains. The presence of the Pathfinder Cem near the dam site provides a specific point of interest for researchers tracking the human history associated with the massive reclamation project.

Water management and ranching access dominate the terrain, evidenced by the network of seasonal drainages like Sawmill Draw and Sand Draw, alongside small water sources such as Swede Spring and Poison Spring. The map clearly delineates the boundary between Natrona and Carbon counties, showing how remote access roads like Canyon Cr Ranch Rd and Rocky Gap Rd navigate the difficult topography near Rocky Gap.