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2017 Map of Joe Hay Rim

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Oregon Buttes dominate the northern landscape of this Sweetwater County quadrangle, a prominent waypoint for travelers where the Continental Divide winds through the high desert terrain. The topography reveals the intricate drainage systems of the region, featuring Little Bar X Draw and the distinctively named Mowing Machine Draw carved into the earth. To the west, the Joe Hay Rim forms a sharp escarpment above the basin floor.

Water is a defining but sparse element, with Bear Cr, Rock Cabin Cr, and Jack Parnell Cr providing the primary seasonal drainage. Human impact is primarily marked by rural infrastructure such as Co Rd 74 and Bar X Rd, highlighting the remote ranching and grazing character of this portion of Wyoming. This map serves as a detailed record of the physical geography where the Great Divide Basin meets the rugged uplands.