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2012 Map of Rattlesnake Gulch

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Owl Cr and Mud Cr define the drainage patterns of this high desert landscape in Hot Springs County. The territory is characterized by a network of seasonal watercourses and draws, including Spring Draw, Alkali Draw, and Eagle Draw, which feed into the larger creek systems. Water management for local ranching or agricultural needs is evidenced by the presence of Rush Reservoir, a vital point of collection in an otherwise arid environment.

A sparse network of unpaved roads provides access across the terrain, most notably Missouri Flat Rd and W Mud Creek Rd. These routes, along with Jessie Rd and Red Canyon Rd, reflect the utilitarian layout of the region's land use during the early 21st century. The map's namesake, Rattlesnake Gulch, lies in the eastern portion of the quadrangle, illustrating the descriptive naming conventions typical of Wyoming's topography.