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2017 Map of Devil Slide

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Devil Slide
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Devil Slide rises as a prominent landmark in this corner of Hot Springs County, where the high desert terrain is defined by a series of deep drainages and isolated water sources. The landscape is carved by several major canyons, including Grass Creek Canyon and Grider Canyon, creating a complex network of ridges and basins. Life in this arid region is centered around vital hydrology like Moore Springs and the seasonal flows of Antelope Cr and Buffalo Cr.

Human presence is marked primarily by the winding path of Buffalo Creek Rd, which provides access through the expansive Jack Welch Basin and Grider Basin. The map captures the specialized geography of the Owl Creek Mountains' foothills, characterized by the towering Twin Buttes and the headwaters of the S Fork Warm Springs Cr. This topographical study illustrates how the natural drainage patterns and the availability of springs shaped the early ranching and transport corridors of northern Wyoming.