2021 Map of Linwood Canyon

About this map

Washam and the nearby Lucerne Valley occupy the lowlands where the Henrys Fork river system meets the northern edges of the Ashley National Forest. This landscape is defined by the intricate management of water in an arid environment, evidenced by the Peoples Canal and the Sheep Cr Irrigation Canal that lace through the valley floor. The topography rises sharply away from these settlements into features like Linwood Canyon and the carved terrain of Twin Buttes Draw. Along the southern boundary, the map shows the transition into the waters of Linwood Bay, illustrating the connection between the high desert drainages and the larger regional reservoir system. The presence of Cottonwood Cr further highlights the riparian corridors that historically dictated the placement of ranching and agricultural efforts in this corner of Sweetwater County.