2015 Map of Twin Buttes

About this map

Bates Hole occupies a significant portion of this Natrona County landscape, characterized by the winding path of Stinking Cr as it flows north toward the Shirley Basin. The terrain is defined by prominent topographical rises such as Twin Buttes and Haystack Buttes, which serve as natural landmarks in an otherwise open, high-plains environment. Managed water resources are central to the geography here, with several named catchments including Hansine Reservoir, Hermine Reservoir, and the Sand Draw Number One Reservoir. This 2015 survey reveals how transportation and water management are adapted to the drainage patterns of Sand Draw and Bates Cr. Modern infrastructure is represented by State Highway 487, which cuts across the township and range lines to provide the primary north-south transit corridor through this section of Wyoming.