2017 Map of Chicken Spring

About this map

Stewart Creek and its seasonal drainage network define the high desert topography of this Sweetwater County landscape. The area is characterized by vast open spaces and sparse infrastructure, where water sources like Chicken Spring were essential landmarks for early navigation and livestock management. Evidence of the region’s resource-based economy appears in the south, where Minerals Exploration Rd cuts through the terrain, suggesting the industrial activity typical of Wyoming’s mineral-rich basins. The presence of the Lower Water Stewart Cr Reservoir indicates managed water retention in an otherwise arid environment, supporting the surrounding cattle or sheep ranching operations. Aside from Co RD 63, the map reveals a remote territory largely defined by its natural hydrology, including Spring Creek and its subtle elevation shifts.