2015 Map of Arapahoe Butte

About this map

Arapahoe Butte and Chalk Butte anchor a landscape defined by deep erosional drainage systems and high ridges in this section of Fremont and Hot Springs counties. The terrain is deeply incised by multiple ephemeral watercourses, notably Bridger Cr and its various forks, alongside Lysite Cr which cuts through the eastern portion of the survey. Isolated water sources like Willow Spring and Puzzle Spring are critical landmarks in this arid environment, often indicating historical stopping points for travelers and livestock. The 2015 data illustrates a sparse settlement pattern dominated by grazing and ranching, with Noble Ridge and Lysite Mtn providing prominent elevation points above the many named draws, including Maxwell Draw and the descriptively named Poison Draw. Transportation remains limited to primitive corridors like Bridger Creek Rd and Reck Rd, which follow the natural contours of the drainages.