2012 Map of Morton

About this map

Wind River water management and desert agriculture define this portion of Fremont County, where a network of irrigation works including the Wyoming Canal, Hurtado Ditch, and Aragon Ditch supports the landscape. The settlement of Morton sits just west of the Pilot Butte Reservoir, a central feature for local water storage. The area's resource-based economy is further evidenced by the Pilot Butte Oil Field located in the western reaches of the survey. Family history and local heritage are preserved at the Hurtado Cem and Chavez Cem, which are situated near the bluffs. The terrain transitions from the flats of Mexican Flat to prominent landmarks such as Pilot Butte and Bighorn Butte, providing a detailed look at the geographic character of the Wind River Basin during the early 21st century.