2012 Map of Five Fingers Butte NE

About this map

Cyclone Rim dominates the central landscape of this Sweetwater County quadrant, serving as a defining topographical barrier in a region marked by extensive public land management. Mapping by the U.S. Geological Survey in the early 21st century reveals a sparse network of access routes, primarily identified as Bureau of Land Management thoroughfares like BLM Road 3216 and BLM Road 3214. These roads provide the primary structural framework for navigating the arid high-desert terrain. In the southwestern corner, the drainage of Red Cr provides a rare hydrological marker in an otherwise dry expanse. The map illustrates the specialized utility of the area for land management and resource monitoring, where the lack of traditional settlements highlights the importance of the Public Land Survey System and government-maintained infrastructure.