2017 Map of Haystack Buttes South

About this map

Flaming Gorge Reservoir dominates this Sweetwater County landscape, where the inundated canyon of the Green River meets the high desert terrain. This 2017 survey details the intersection of modern recreation and protected wilderness, specifically where the waters reach into the Ashley National Forest. Landforms such as Haystack Buttes in the northwest and The Glades to the southeast provide distinct geological markers against the vast reservoir shoreline. The drainage patterns of Anvil Wash and Middle Marsh Cr illustrate how the seasonal desert hydrology feeds into the larger reservoir system. Access throughout this remote region is facilitated by a few primary routes including Flaming Gorge Rd and Anvil Draw Rd, which traverse the ridgelines and plateaus surrounding the water.