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2021 Map of Firehole Basin

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Firehole Basin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Flattop Mtn and Sheep Mtn define the high desert terrain of the Firehole Basin in this high-altitude corner of Sweetwater County. The landscape is characterized by deep erosion patterns, including Firehole Canyon and a series of expansive drainages such as Johnson Draw, Faulkner Draw, and Greasewood Draw. These geological features tell a story of ancient water action in a modern arid environment, where Sage Cr and its tributary Spring Cr provide the primary drainage network for the basin floor.

Transportation through this isolated area is facilitated by a network of county roads and specific local routes like Sage Creek Rd, Little Firehole Rd, and Pipeline Rd. The lack of permanent settlements or significant building clusters emphasizes the land's utility for livestock grazing, resource extraction, and utility transit rather than residential development. The map provides a clear look at the Public Land Survey System grid, including corners for Township 16 North and Range 106 West.