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2015 Map of Devil Slide

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Devil Slide
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Nickelson Place sits at the heart of this Hot Springs County landscape, where the high-altitude terrain of central Wyoming is defined by sharp canyons and isolated water sources. The map provides a detailed view of the complex drainage network including Jones Cr and Antelope Cr, which carve through deep formations like Jones Creek Canyon and Grass Creek Canyon. The topography is marked by significant landmarks such as the Twin Buttes in the north and the namesake Devil Slide to the west, illustrating the varied geological character of the region.

Local ranching and travel history are evidenced by the placement of Jack Welch Basin and Grider Basin, alongside primitive routes like Buffalo Creek Rd. These roads and natural features like Moore Springs highlight the essential infrastructure for managing livestock and navigating the high basins. This record of the 2010s captures the enduring footprint of remote homesteads and geographic features that have dictated movement through this part of the state for generations.