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2021 Map of Lost Wells Butte

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Lost Wells Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Midvale serves as a central hub in this portion of Fremont County, situated within a landscape heavily defined by its sophisticated water management systems. The extensive network of the Pilot Canal, Pavillion Main Lateral, and numerous secondary channels like Lateral P-27.0- D illustrates the transformation of this arid region into productive agricultural land. These irrigation features crisscross Missouri Valley, supporting small clusters of development in areas like Paradise Valley.

Dominating the local topography, Lost Wells Butte rises south of the primary canal routes, providing a stark contrast to the surrounding draws and gullies. Named drainage features such as Fivemile Creek, Sand Gulch, and Brown Draw outline the natural watershed that precedes and interacts with the man-made Ocean Drain and other irrigation infrastructure. This map captures the intersection of natural Fremont County terrain with the deliberate engineering required for high-plains settlement.