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2017 Map of Haystack Flats

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Haystack Flats and the surrounding high desert of Sweetwater County are defined by a complex network of seasonal drainage channels and distinctive geological formations. This 2017 survey details the varied topography of The Haystacks and the prominent Man and Boy Buttes to the north. These landmarks rise above a landscape carved by ephemeral waterways such as North Barrel Springs Draw, Wild Rose Draw, and East Haystack Wash.

Reliable water sources in this arid environment are noted by features like Wild Rose Spring, which likely served as a critical waypoint for travelers moving through the high plains. Human activity is evidenced by a network of backcountry routes, including the Eurecka Headquarters Rd and BLM Rd 4411, which provide access to the vast public lands. The map also traces the winding course of the W Br Willow Cr near the sharp turn of Horseshoe Bend, illustrating the natural contours of this remote Wyoming terrain.