2012 Map of Blue Mesa East

About this map

Blue Mesa dominates this Wyoming landscape, serving as a high-altitude focal point for a network of intermittent drainages and ranch roads. The drainage patterns on this 2012 survey illustrate the natural watershed of Washakie County, where Little Gooseberry Cr and Gooseberry Cr carve through the arid terrain in the north, while Cottonwood Cr defines the southern boundary. These seasonal watercourses are critical lifelines in the High Plains, often punctuated by isolated water sources like Keg Spring. The human imprint is defined by utility-minded infrastructure, including Blue Mesa Rd and Spring Gulch Rd, which follow the contours of the land to connect remote outposts. This map captures the region's character as a sparsely populated high-desert expanse, where the topography dictates the placement of every trail and landmark.