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2017 Map of Firehole Basin

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Firehole Basin and the prominent Sheep Mtn anchor this high-desert landscape in Sweetwater County. The topography is defined by a complex system of seasonal drainages and canyons, including the notable Firehole Canyon in the northeast and a series of western draws such as Johnson Draw, Faulkner Draw, and Greasewood Draw. These erosional features demonstrate the arid character of the Wyoming terrain, where intermittent water sources like Sage Cr and Spring Cr have carved deep into the earth.

Transportation through this isolated corridor is maintained by a network of rural routes, including Little Firehole Rd and Sage Creek Rd. The presence of Pipeline Rd and Little Bitter Creek Rd indicates the industrial utility of the region, likely supporting resource extraction or utility infrastructure common to this part of the state. The map provides a clear record of the public land survey system divisions across the high plains.