2017 Map of Ninemile Hill

About this map

Ninemile Hill rises as the central geographic landmark in this high-plains landscape of Fremont County, defined by a sophisticated network of water management features. The area is marked by numerous man-made catchments including Lander Valley Reservoir, Hopkins Reservoir, and Rate Reservoir, which indicate the vital importance of water storage for livestock or irrigation in this arid Wyoming environment. To the west, Monument Butte and Coal Mine Draw suggest a history of resource extraction or at least recognizable landmarks for early travelers. The drainage patterns are clearly delineated through features like Haynes Draw and the South Fork Ballenger Draw, which feed into natural basins like Red Lake. Modern access to this remote terrain is provided by unpaved routes such as Beaver Creek Rd and the descriptively named Strutting Ground Rd.