2012 Map of Earnest Butte

About this map

Earnest Butte stands as a prominent topographical landmark in this high-desert region of Sweetwater County, overseeing a landscape defined by an intricate network of seasonal drainages and springs. The area is dominated by the course of Little Bitter Cr, which winds through the western half of the map, joined by several named draws including Sally Little Bitter Cr Draw. This 2012 survey illustrates a terrain primarily managed for resource access and livestock, where reliable water sources like South Spring and Dry Canyon Spring dictate the local geography. The human footprint is most visible through a established network of ranching and mountain roads, such as Aspen Mountain Rd and Sage Creek Rd, which provide passage through the varied relief of Burnt Canyon and the surrounding basins.