2017 Map of Broom Draw

About this map

Broom Draw and its network of water catchments characterize this corner of Washakie County, where numerous reservoirs supported ranching and resource management in the high desert. Several features, including the Hidden Dome Reservoir and Pumpjack Reservoir, suggest a landscape historically tied to petroleum extraction and irrigation. The presence of the Old Ten Sleep Hwy running through the southern section provides a clear trace of the region's mid-century transportation corridor, connecting travelers across this arid Wyoming terrain. Other specialized routes like Bonanza Rd and Bentonite Ridge Rd indicate local industrial or mining interests. The drainage patterns are defined by Big Cottonwood Cr and Meyers Gulch, revealing how seasonal water was channeled and preserved through structures like the Silted Reservoir and Charco Reservoir.