2017 Map of Cow Creek Reservoir SW

About this map

Kinney Rim dominates this high-elevation Sweetwater County landscape, defining the transition between the drainage of Crooked Wash and the undulating plains to the north. This terrain is characterized by a sophisticated network of small-scale water management features, reflecting the essential role of water catchment in the arid Wyoming interior. Named impoundments such as Forsaken Reservoir, Virgin Reservoir, and Dead End Reservoir are scattered across the landscape, alongside vital water sources like Espitallier Spring. These features suggest a history of seasonal grazing and livestock management, where every catchment was critical to sustaining herds. The map further documents the erosion patterns of the high desert through named features like Eagle Rock Draw and the course of Shell Cr, providing a detailed record of the physical geography used by ranchers and land managers in the 21st century.