2012 Map of Little Sand Draw

About this map

Cottonwood Cr and its northern tributary Grass Cr define the upper drainage patterns of this high-plains landscape in Washakie County. The map documents a sparsely populated area where water sources like Harris Spring are critical landmarks among the winding ephemeral channels of the North Fork Coal Draw and South Fork Coal Draw. Settlement is primarily linked to the road network, with Cottonwood Creek Rd and Sand Draw Rd providing the main transit corridors through the undulating terrain near Boulder Gulch. This 2012 survey serves as a modern record of land use and water management in the Wyoming backcountry, illustrating how early named trails and water features continue to anchor the geography of the region.