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2021 Map of Gates Butte

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Gates Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

High desert draws and distinctive volcanic-like formations define this 2021 landscape in Fremont County. The terrain is characterized by a series of prominent elevations, including Gates Butte and Gibbs Butte in the west and Day Butte to the east. These landmarks provided critical orientation points for travelers through the region's arid expanses. The drainage network is particularly detailed, showing how seasonal runoff has carved features like Rate Draw, Fuller Gulch, and Sheep Camp Draw into the basin floor.

Hydrological management in this dry environment is evidenced by the Sheep Camp Reservoir, situated near the convergence of Schoening Creek and Dolus Creek. These intermittent waterways eventually feed into the larger Badwater Creek system. The map also documents the remote path of Badwater Rd, which skirts Cedar Ridge and Long Butte, following the natural contours of the mountain foothills to connect these isolated range lands.