2015 Map of Pathfinder Reservoir SW

About this map

The North Platte River carves through the heart of this landscape, its waters feeding the expansive Pathfinder Reservoir in a region defined by high-elevation drainages and prominent peaks. To the east, the Pedro Mountains rise above the basin, while the surrounding terrain is etched by seasonal watercourses like Sunday Morning Cr, Deweese Cr, and the appropriately named Junk Cr. Small-scale water management is evident in the presence of the Spurlock Reservoir and Nickerson Reservoir, which highlight the necessity of water storage in this arid Wyoming environment. This 2015 survey illustrates how the contemporary landscape of Carbon County remains largely shaped by its topography and hydrology, with features such as Tye Draw and Sand Cr dictating the flow of the land toward the central river system.