2011 Map of Fossil South

About this map

Fossil serves as the primary hub at the northern edge of this Wheeler County terrain, where the Fossil Post Office and Wheeler County Fairgrounds anchor the local community. The landscape is defined by a dense network of canyons and peaks, with the winding paths of Cottonwood Creek and Butte Creek carving through the highlands. Local history is etched into the names of the land, from the Fossil IOOF Cemetery near town to the more isolated The Rafferty further south. High points like Bald Mountain and Steiwer Peaks overlook a region connected by rural routes such as Lords Trail and Pine Creek Rd. The prevalence of named canyons, including Schoolhouse Canyon and Griffin Canyon, suggests a long history of ranching and remote settlement throughout these hills.