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2021 Map of Castle Gardens

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Castle Gardens
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Castle Gardens and its complex geological formations dominate this high-desert landscape in Washakie County. The map details a network of drainage systems and intermittent water sources essential for land use in this arid region, including Big Cottonwood Cr and Wild Horse Cr. Topographic landmarks like Wild Horse Butte and North Butte provide significant orientation points across the expansive terrain.

Remote water management is evident through numerous small reservoirs such as Castle Reservoir, Witness Corner Reservoir, and Bud Kimball Reservoir, which supported the livestock and ranching activities that define the local economy. A few established routes, including Blue Bank Rd and Teepee Pole Rd, navigate the gulches and draws, such as McClellan Gulch and Hubble Draw, illustrating the sparse but purposeful infrastructure of the Wyoming interior.