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2015 Map of Three Buttes

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

The Red Wall and Gray Wall dominate the northern landscape of this Natrona County region, marking a geological transition zone where elevation shifts dramatically toward the Cottonwood Rim in the south. This 2015 survey reveals an arid territory meticulously managed for water, evidenced by a dense network of small catchments like Little Chief Reservoir, Lucy Reservoir, and Big Jerry Reservoir. These features, along with Gantz Reservoir, suggest the critical importance of water storage for livestock or land management in the high plains.

Transportation is defined by specialized routes such as Buffalo Creek Rd and Baker Cabin Rd, which provide access through the complex drainage systems of Cottonwood Cr and Baker Cr. The central landmark of Three Buttes serves as a natural navigational anchor for the quadrangle, illustrating the stark topography of central Wyoming where seasonal creeks like Three Buttes Cr carve through the sedimentary layers.