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2021 Map of Haystack Flats

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

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Haystack Flats and the nearby formations of The Haystacks dominate this high-desert landscape in Sweetwater County. The terrain is defined by a network of intermittent watercourses, including Barrel Springs Draw and Wild Rose Draw, which drain the arid basins and plateaus. These features, along with Man and Boy Buttes, provide a clear picture of the regional topography and landmarks used for navigation in this section of the Great Divide Basin.

Transportation through this isolated area is facilitated by Blm Rd 4411 and the Eureka Headquarters Rd, which cut across the township lines. The presence of Wild Rose Spring highlights the critical, sparse water sources that have historically dictated movement and land use across these Wyoming flats. To the south, the dramatic turn of Horseshoe Bend marks a significant topographical shift in the landscape's character.