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2015 Map of Waltman

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Waltman sits as a central point of reference in this arid expanse of Natrona County, where the landscape is defined more by its drainages and seasonal water sources than by human density. The hydrology of the region is traced through the S Fork Powder River and several distinct draws, including Powder River Draw and Sand Draw, which channel the limited moisture of the Wyoming basin. Local land use is centered around water management for ranching or local needs, evidenced by the Rochelle Reservoir and Cooper Reservoir.

Transportation through this high-plains terrain is anchored by Buffalo Creek Rd, which cuts north across the township lines of t36n r87w and t36n r86w. These cadastral markings illustrate the systematic division of the West, framing a territory where features like Waltman Spring and Keg Spring were historically vital landmarks for travelers and livestock alike. The map captures the quiet character of the region, where the naming of even small features like Poison Cr reflects the literal and practical relationship between the land and its inhabitants.