2017 Map of Fifteenmile Spring

About this map

Buffalo Hump dominates the central portion of this high desert landscape in Sweetwater County, rising prominently above the surrounding plains. The drainage of Pacific Cr crosses the northern sections of the map, while the eponymous Fifteenmile Spring provides a vital water source in the northeast. This 2017 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey captures a sparsely populated region defined by its topography and the network of unpaved roads, such as Eden Ryepatch Rd and Ryepatch Rd, which facilitate travel through the vast public lands. The map detail reflects the persistence of traditional land use patterns in Wyoming, showing the intricate section lines and range divisions of the Public Land Survey System that govern this remote territory.