2017 Map of Burntfork

About this map

The settlement of Burntfork sits at the eastern edge of this landscape, where the waters of Henrys Fork and Burnt Fork meet near the border of Uinta and Sweetwater counties. This high-altitude basin is defined by a complex irrigation and water management network, evidenced by the Nielsen Ditch and several highland catchments like Dry Cr Reservoir, Hussman Reservoir, and Slide Reservoir. The terrain transitions from the open flats of Coal Hollow to the prominent heights of Cedar Mtn and the Bald Range, illustrating the topographical challenges faced by early ranchers in this corner of Wyoming. Local history is anchored by the McGinnis - Bullock Cem and Widdop Cem, which stand as markers of the families who settled this remote valley. These features, along with names like Webb Spring and Nielsen Spring, trace a legacy of high-desert water rights and livestock grazing that continues to shape the region.