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2017 Map of Argo Butte

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Argo Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Wind River meanders through this portion of Fremont County, shaped by a complex network of agricultural irrigation and geological landmarks. Water management is a defining characteristic of the landscape, evidenced by the Winchester Ditch, Deshaw Ditch, and Hurtado Ditch which divert flow across the plains. These features, along with Martin Ponds, suggest a history of ranching and land use tied directly to the river's path.

Distinctive geological formations dominate the surrounding terrain, including the prominent Argo Butte and Winchester Butte. To the south, the Winkleman Dome and Bighorn Ridge rise above the drainage areas of Dry Cr and Sage Cr. The map captures a high-plains environment where named ridges like Stagner Ridge and expansive areas such as Mexican Flat provide clear geographic orientation for local historians and land researchers.