2012 Map of Chicken Creek West

About this map

Chicken Springs Basin defines the central topography of this high desert region in Sweetwater County, where ephemeral water systems like Chicken Cr and Alkali Cr carve subtle drainage patterns across the landscape. The human footprint in this part of Wyoming is sparse, centered primarily on the southern transit corridor along Bitter Creek Rd and the localized operations at the Erickson-Kent Ranch. This 2012 survey illustrates a rugged ranching landscape largely unchanged by modern development, where the eponymous Chicken Springs remains a vital landmark in an otherwise arid expanse. The map is an essential reference for understanding the distribution of water resources and isolated ranching outposts in the southwest Wyoming interior during the early 21st century.