2021 Map of Morton

About this map

Wind River hydrologic patterns define this section of Fremont County, where the river's path is flanked by a sophisticated network of irrigation infrastructure including the Hurtado Ditch and Aragon Ditch. This 2021 survey reveals a landscape where water management supports local life, centered around the settlement of Morton and the nearby Pilot Butte Reservoir. The terrain transitions from the low-lying Kinnear Valley and Enos Basin to the elevated prominences of Pilot Butte and Bighorn Butte. For those researching local heritage, the map documents significant cultural sites such as Hurtado Cem and Chavez Cem, which remain as anchored points of history on the plains. The surrounding flats, including Mexican Flat and Bighorn Flat, illustrate the expansive nature of the Wyoming landscape under modern USGS topographical standards.