2017 Map of Del Monte Ridge

About this map

Del Monte Ridge rises above a high desert landscape defined by a network of drainage systems and artificial water catchments in Fremont County. The terrain is marked by significant topographical features such as Sheep Mtn to the south and long erosional valleys including Ninemile Draw, Fivemile Draw, and Kinney Draw. This 2017 study illustrates a sophisticated ranching or land-management infrastructure where small reservoirs like Dobe Reservoir, Sevenmile Reservoir, and Sandstone Reservoir are strategically placed to capture seasonal runoff. Transportation is anchored by the historic path of Old Hwy 789 and Beaver Creek Rd, which provide access through the complex of draws. The mapping of the N Fork Hall Cr and S Fork Hall Cr headwaters further reveals the intricate hydrology of this arid Wyoming range.