2021 Map of Timber Creek

About this map

Thunder Basin National Grassland dominates this section of Weston County, where a complex network of seasonal drainages carves through the high plains. The landscape is defined by the branching tributaries of South Beaver Creek and the winding course of Timber Creek, which flow through various sections of the federally managed grasslands. A notable landmark in the southwestern portion of the sheet is Alkali Butte, rising above the surrounding terrain near the headwaters of Alkali Creek. The map documents a sparsely settled region of Wyoming, primarily characterized by the public-private land grid and the natural topography of draws like Finn Draw and named watercourses including Rough Creek and Louse Creek. This area reflects the modern management of open range and watershed protection in the Great Plains.