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2015 Map of Indian Butte

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Indian Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Indian Butte serves as the central landmark for this high-desert portion of Fremont County, where a complex network of ephemeral drainage and vital water sources defines the landscape. The map highlights several critical water points, including Drip Spring, Finley Spring, and Gerton Spring, which have historically supported livestock and wildlife in this arid region. The topography is deeply incised by features such as Horsethief Gulch and Horsethief Springs, names that evoke the frontier heritage of the Wyoming range.

Transportation is minimal, anchored primarily by Nebo Rd, which traverses the township and range boundaries of the Public Land Survey System. This grid, including t1n r6e and t2n r6e, illustrates the systematic division of the American West. The survey provides a clear view of the relationship between these scarce water resources and the difficult terrain, offering a valuable resource for those studying land use and historical hydrology in the Wind River Basin area.