2015 Map of Chimney Butte

About this map

Chimney Butte and its surrounding high-desert terrain dominate this portion of Sublette County, where water and resource extraction define the landscape. The map reveals the critical importance of drainage and seasonal water in an arid environment, from the Chimney Butte Reservoir to the long reaches of Dry Piney Cr and the winding Dry Basin Draw. These features, along with names like Yose Canyon and Little Mesa, suggest a place where the topography dictated movement long before modern roads. Industrial activity is documented through the Chimney Butte Pit Number 3, while the local transportation network is grounded by the paths of Big Piney Calpet Rd and Middle Piney Rd. Geologists and researchers can trace the intricate contour of the land near Bailey Cone and the depressions of Dry Basin, providing a clear record of this western Wyoming rangeland.