2017 Map of Rattlesnake Gulch

About this map

Rush Reservoir and the winding course of Owl Cr anchor this high-plains landscape in Hot Springs County. The terrain is defined by a series of drainage systems, including the long descent of Meeteetse Draw and the prominent Cedar Ridge to the east. Transportation through this arid section relies on historic routes such as Missouri Flat Rd and Red Canyon Rd, which navigate the complex topography of draws and gulches. The map reveals a remote ranching and grazing environment where water sources like Mud Cr and the eponymous Rattlesnake Gulch have historically dictated movement and land use. Small-scale developments appear near the intersections of Helen St and Nostrum St, providing a localized view of 21st-century rural infrastructure in the Bighorn Basin area.