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2021 Map of Three Buttes

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Three Buttes
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Red Wall and Gray Wall define the northern terrain of this Natrona County landscape, where dramatic elevation changes overlook a complex network of seasonal drainages and cattle reservoirs. The area is characterized by an extensive water-management system essential for high-plains ranching, featuring the Big Chief Reservoir, Little Chief Reservoir, and Big Jerry Reservoir. These man-made features are strategically placed along drainages like Indian Cr and Three Buttes Cr to capture runoff from the surrounding heights.

Transportation is limited to a few rugged routes such as Co RD 108 and Buffalo Creek Rd, which navigate the broken ground near Three Buttes and Cottonwood Rim. The map provides a detailed view of the remote drainage systems of Cottonwood Cr, including its north and south forks, illustrating how the natural topography has dictated the placement of small-scale infrastructure in this part of Wyoming.