1969 Map of Bull Draw

About this map

The Big Sandy River cuts through the southeastern corner of this high-desert landscape in Sublette County, marking a vital water source in an area dominated by seasonal drainage systems. The terrain is defined by a series of long, erosional features including Bull Draw, Long Draw, and Mud Hole Draw, which illustrate the complex watershed management of this Wyoming rangeland during the late 1960s. Human infrastructure is sparse but intentional, centered on water retention and communication, such as the Mud Hole Reservoir and a lone Radio Tower situated near the center of the sheet. A small Gravel Pit near the northern boundary and scattered water sources like Water Hole Draw and a secluded Spring highlight the area's utility for livestock and local road maintenance. This survey captures a moment when the wide-open spaces of the West were precisely mapped to track the fundamental resources of water and topography.