2011 Map of Fossil North

About this map

Mayville stands as a focal point in this portion of Wheeler County, where the Mayville Post Office and nearby Mayville Cemetery anchor a landscape defined by ranching and high-desert drainage systems. The northern reaches of Fossil appear at the southern margin, connected to the hinterlands by routes like Hoover Creek Rd and Black Butte Rd. The terrain is deeply incised by canyons such as Ramsey Canyon, Springston Canyon, and the vividly named Jump Off Joe Canyon. Agricultural and infrastructure markers, including Putnams Airfield and the Hoover Creek Reservoir, illustrate the management of this arid environment. Significant elevations like Black Butte and Cummings Hill Summit overlook the winding courses of North Fork Butte Creek and Smith Creek, providing a clear view of the rural settlement patterns in the early 21st century.