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2012 Map of Arpan Butte

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Arpan Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Arpan Butte rises above a landscape defined by an intricate network of seasonal drainage and water management in this Sheridan County quadrangle. The map reveals the ranching-driven geography of the early 21st century, where water access is facilitated by the Bill Yates Reservoir and the winding course of the Thompson Fork. The terrain is characterized by numerous named draws, including Number 1 Draw, Corner Draw, and Redman Draw, which provide critical insight into the local topography and historical naming conventions of the region.

Surface transportation is sparse, centered on Thompson Creek Rd, which follows the path of Thompson Cr. This alignment suggests a traditional reliance on natural creek corridors for establishing routes through the higher ground. The eastern portion of the sheet is marked by Cottonwood Cr, while the central hydrology is dominated by the E Fork Thompson Cr, illustrating the watershed patterns vital to this part of Wyoming.