2015 Map of Broom Draw

About this map

Broom Draw and Meyers Gulch define the arid landscape of this Washakie County region, where water management is central to land use. The presence of numerous small reservoirs, including Hidden Dome Reservoir Number 1, Silted Reservoir, and Pumpjack Reservoir, suggests a landscape engineered for livestock or industrial water storage in an otherwise dry environment. Transportation across these open ranges is facilitated by several named routes like Bonanza Rd and Bentonite Ridge Rd. The map also traces the drainage patterns of Big Cottonwood Cr and E Fork Sand Cr, providing a detailed look at the hydrology of the Big Horn Basin. While residential settlements are not indicated, the density of reservoirs like Hanger Reservoir and Charco Reservoir reveals how this territory has been partitioned and utilized for its resources.