2015 Map of Pierce Draw

About this map

Pierce Draw cuts through the arid landscape of the Wyoming interior, where the border between Big Horn and Washakie counties divides a region defined by its complex drainage network and water management. Irrigation and livestock watering are central to the landscape, evidenced by Renner Reservoir, Deer Draw Reservoir, and Carothers Lake. The terrain is characterized by deep erosional features like Cottonwood Draw and Center Canyon, which serve as conduits for seasonal flows in creeks such as Luman Cr and Military Cr. This 2015 survey shows a rural infrastructure of local routes including Hyattville Rd and N Brokenback Rd, which connect remote ranching interests across the township lines. The name Salt Trough suggests the mineral-rich nature of the local soils, a common trait in this part of the Bighorn Basin where water sources are vital for land utility.