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2012 Map of Fontenelle Basin

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Fontenelle Basin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Fontenelle Basin and the surrounding high-altitude terrain of Lincoln County are defined by an intricate network of mountain drainages and prominent geological formations. The land is marked by the sharp rise of Commissary Ridge and the distinctively textured Fontenelle Hogbacks to the east. Water defines the layout of the region, as numerous tributaries including Minnie Holden Cr, Bearhole Cr, and Bluejay Cr feed into the winding Fontenelle Cr.

Modern access and historical corridors overlap along the Sublet Pomeroy road, which cuts through the basin near Burnt Bend. The mapping of Fontenelle Forest and the various forks of Beaver Cr suggests a landscape dedicated to conservation and seasonal grazing. This 2012 survey provides a clear view of the drainage patterns and ridge-lines that have shaped movement through this part of Wyoming for generations.