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2021 Map of Arapahoe Butte

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

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Arapahoe Butte and Lysite Mtn dominate this high-elevation Wyoming landscape where the borders of Hot Springs and Fremont counties meet. This modern survey illustrates the rugged drainage systems of the Wind River Basin, defined by the winding paths of Bridger Creek and Lysite Creek. The terrain is characterized by a network of seasonal watercourses and topographic landmarks like Chalk Butte and Noble Ridge, suggesting a land shaped by erosion and long-standing ranching pathways.

Evidence of historical transit and water access remains central to the map, from the established routes of Bridger Creek Rd and Lysite Creek Rd to vital water sources such as Willow Spring and Puzzle Spring. These features, along with named valleys like Maxwell Draw and Davis Draw, provide specific geographic anchors for researchers studying the land-use patterns and pastoral history of this part of the American West.