2021 Map of Church Butte

About this map

Blacks Fork meanders through the high desert of southwestern Wyoming, carving a winding path across the border between Lincoln and Uinta counties. The landscape is defined by its drainage systems, where Muddy Creek and Dry Muddy Creek converge toward the larger fork, shaping the eroded terrain of Porter Hollow. The Union Pacific Railroad cuts a straight course east-to-west across the central plains, a modern continuation of the historic transcontinental transportation corridor that once brought pioneers and industry to this region. Near the southeastern corner, the small settlement of Church Butte sits along County Road 231, serving as a localized point of activity in an otherwise open range. The map illustrates the persistent importance of water and rail in navigating the arid basins of the Great Divide area.