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2012 Map of Smith Flats

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Smith Flats sits at the heart of this high-plains landscape in Natrona County, where the drainage patterns of the Casper Creek forks define the local geography. The map traces the winding paths of N Fork Casper Cr and Middle Fork Casper Cr, which are joined by several named topographical features including Hemingway Draw, Statzer Draw, and Twentymile Draw. These draws represent the intermittent watercourses that characterize this arid portion of Wyoming.

Human activity is concentrated along established corridors like 33 Mile Rd and Bucknum Rd. In the southeast corner, the label for Illco marks a specific point of interest for researchers tracking the small rail or road-side hubs of the region. The landscape's character is shaped by these scattered named draws and the broad expanse of the flats, reflecting the sparse, ranch-oriented settlement patterns found in the western reaches of the state.