2017 Map of Henry Draw

About this map

Henry Draw and the surrounding drainage basins of the Big Horn Basin offer a clear view of the arid, dissected landscape in Washakie County during the early 21st century. The map reveals a sophisticated network of small-scale water management for ranching and livestock, evidenced by scattered catchments like Hampton Reservoir Number 3, Hampton Reservoir Number 4, and Pinky Reservoir. This area is defined by its numerous topographic depressions and seasonal watercourses, including Little Sand Draw, Denver Jake Draw, and Murphy Dome Draw. Human presence is marked primarily by rugged access routes such as Devils Slide Rd and Murphy Dome Rd, which navigate the high-relief terrain between Mud Cr and the larger Nowater Cr system. The cadastral grid of T44N and T45N organizes this sparsely populated territory, where life and industry are dictated by the presence of water at sites like Seaman Hill Reservoir.