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2015 Map of Five Fingers Butte

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Cyclone Rim dominates the northern horizon of this high-desert landscape in Sweetwater County, where the topography transitions into the distinctive elevations of Five Fingers Butte and Bastard Butte. This 2015 survey illustrates a drainage network defined by the seasonal flow of Red Cr and Bear Cr, punctuated by critical water sources like Kinch McKinney Spring and Osborne Spring. These reliable points of water have long served as vital landmarks for navigation and land management in the arid Wyoming interior.

Water management is further evidenced by the John Hay Reservoir and Bush Creek Reservoir in the southwestern corner, reflecting the area's ongoing use for livestock and irrigation. The presence of Bureau of Land Management routes, such as BLM-3219 and BLM-3279, indicates a landscape primarily utilized for grazing and recreation, where public access remains a central feature of the local geography.