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2017 Map of Fourmile Point

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Fourmile Point
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Shirley Basin provides the topographic context for this portion of Carbon County, where the high desert landscape is defined by its intermittent drainage patterns and prominent geological rises. The central prominence of Fourmile Point and the adjacent Fourmile Ridge overlook a network of seasonal watercourses, including Fourmile Cr and Dry Cr. The presence of Burgess Springs and Meek Reservoir highlights the critical importance of water management in this arid ranching environment.

Evidence of human land use is sparse but specific, centered on cattle and sheep ranching infrastructure like Shearing Pens Draw and the arterial Dry Creek Rd. The northern portion of the map is bounded by the significant elevation of Dry Creek Rim and Chalk Mtn, while the southern reaches follow the path of Muddy Cr. This 2017 survey reflects the enduring character of Wyoming's open rangeland, where naming conventions often follow specific terrain features and vital water sources.