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2015 Map of Earnest Butte

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Earnest Butte stands as the primary landmark in this high-desert landscape of Sweetwater County, where the terrain is defined by a complex network of ephemeral drainages and deep canyons. The hydrologic pattern is anchored by Little Bitter Cr and several vital water sources such as Dry Canyon Spring and South Spring. These points of water were historically essential for ranching and movement through the arid Wyoming interior.

Evidence of local land use is seen in the rural road network, including S Baxter Rd and Aspen Mountain Rd, which provide access to the various draws and canyons. Narrow passages like Burnt Canyon and Coyote Canyon carve through the high ground, illustrating the topographical challenges of the region. The map also traces the winding course of Worm Cr and Sally Draw, providing a precise record of the drainage basins as they existed in the early 21st century.