2012 Map of Double Butte

About this map

Double Butte rises above the high plains of Fremont County, anchoring a landscape defined by an intricate network of seasonal drainage and water management. This early twenty-first-century survey illustrates the vital importance of water storage in the Wyoming basin, as seen in the distribution of North Logan Reservoir, Sucker Reservoir, and the Homestead Flat Reservoir. These catchments, along with the Double Butte Reservoir and the more southerly Chimney Rock Reservoir, suggest a reliance on collected runoff for ranching and local land use. The natural hydrology is shaped by Conant Cr and Horseshoe Cr., which carve through the terrain near landmarks like Logan Gulch. The sparse road network and scattered reservoirs indicate a vast, working landscape where topographic features and water access dictate the movement of people and livestock.