2021 Map of Butcher Knife Draw

About this map

Butcher Knife Spring and the drainage of Butcher Knife Draw define this high-desert landscape along the border of Uinta and Sweetwater Counties. The terrain is a network of arid corridors and ephemeral water sources, where names like Mud Spring Hollow and Grassy Hollow suggest the historical importance of reliable water for livestock and early travelers. Local roads such as Church Butte Rd and Mud Spring Rd follow the natural contours of the land, connecting these remote points of interest. Notable hydrological features like Shurtliff Spring and Tin Can Draw provide insight into the seasonal water patterns of the region, while Big Dry Cr and Meadow Springs Wash illustrate the complex drainage system of this part of Wyoming. The map records a sparsely populated but geographically distinct area where early ranching or exploration routes likely intersected with these essential springs.