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2015 Map of Reno Reservoir

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Reno Reservoir
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Thunder Basin National Grassland encompasses this high plains landscape in Campbell County, defined by a network of drainage draws and seasonal water sources. The map highlights the local ranching infrastructure of the early 21st century, centered around the Reno Reservoir and the nearby Reno Number 1 Reservoir. These man-made features are critical in a region where water is channeled through ephemeral systems like Little Thunder Cr and its various branches, including the N Prong Little Thunder Cr and Dry Fork Little Thunder Cr.

Remote transportation routes such as Hilight Rd and Reno Rd provide the primary access through this sparsely populated territory. The land is further characterized by distinct topographical depressions known as draws, including Shipley Draw, Olson Draw, and the curiously named Burning Coal Draw. This survey provides a clear look at the township and range grid system that continues to govern land use and resource management across these Wyoming grasslands.