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2015 Map of Thompson Reservoirs

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Padlock Rim and Blue Ridge define the drainage patterns of this high-plains landscape in Hot Springs County. The map details a complex network of seasonal watercourses and draws, including South Fork Coal Draw and Spring Draw, which feed into larger systems like Owl Creek and the various forks of Mud Creek. Artificial water management is central to the area's geography, anchored by Thompson Reservoir Number 1 and Thompson Reservoir Number 2.

Surface transportation is dictated by the terrain, with Owl Creek Rd and Missouri Flat Rd providing primary access across the basin. Local place names such as Pumpkin Creek and Alkali Draw reflect the environmental characteristics and local history of this Wyoming ranching country. The intricate contour lines illustrate the stark elevation changes between the flat draws and the prominent ridges that divide the northern and southern watersheds of the quadrangle.