2017 Map of Arpan Butte

About this map

Arpan Butte rises above a landscape defined by an intricate network of seasonal drainages and draws in this 2017 survey of the borderlands between Sheridan and Johnson counties. The terrain is dominated by a complex hydrography of intermittent streams, including Thompson Creek and its various branches like E Fork Thompson Creek and Thompson Fork. Water management for this arid ranching environment is evidenced by the Bill Yates Reservoir, a significant human-made feature among the natural topography. Sparse infrastructure consists primarily of unpaved routes such as Thompson Creek Rd and Co Rd 219, which provide access to the various named draws like Redman Draw and Devoe Draw. This map illustrates the modern spatial organization of Wyoming’s high plains, where named landforms and water sources dictate the placement of local roads and land boundaries.