1986 Map of Joe Hay Rim

About this map

Oregon Buttes dominate the high-elevation landscape of this Sweetwater County survey, marking a prominent topographic anchor in the southwestern Wyoming desert. The path of the Continental Divide winds through the western half of the map, separating the drainage systems between Kinch Mc Kinney Hill and the long, sloping face of the Joe Hay Rim. This high-desert terrain is characterized by expansive draws and intermittent water sources, such as the Little Bar X Draw and scattered Springs. The presence of Bear Creek in the northeast highlights the vital nature of seasonal watercourses in this arid environment, providing an essential look at the land's natural contours and the remote surveying boundaries of the mid-1980s.