2012 Map of Butcher Knife Draw

About this map

Butcher Knife Spring and Shurtliff Spring provide vital water points in this arid pocket of Sweetwater County, where the high desert landscape is defined by drainage patterns like Butcher Knife Draw. The map reveals a sparse network of essential backcountry routes including Church Butte Rd and Mud Spring Rd, which provide access through the open range. These roads often parallel or cross seasonal watercourses such as Dry Wash and Dry Cr, reflecting a landscape where movement and survival are dictated by the intermittent flow of water and the orientation of the terrain. The presence of named springs and hollows suggests the historical importance of this area for livestock ranching and travelers navigating the vast plains of southwestern Wyoming.