2017 Map of Needle Reservoir

About this map

Needle Reservoir and the high desert plateaus of Sweetwater County define this arid landscape during the mid-2010s. The geography is dominated by drainage patterns and critical water management features essential for life in the Wyoming basin. Small, isolated catchments like Big Hollow Reservoir and Badlands Reservoir dot the terrain, catching seasonal runoff in an otherwise dry environment. The topographic relief is marked by notable high points such as Antelope Knoll, which overlooks a series of erosion-carved channels including Tin Can Draw and Cattail Draw. This survey captures the sparse infrastructure of the region, emphasizing the importance of hydrology and land management in a territory primarily defined by its natural landforms and elevation changes.