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2015 Map of Pine Butte

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Pine Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Pine Butte and its namesake basin dominate this high-altitude landscape in Sweetwater County, where the high desert is defined by dramatic escarpments and seasonal drainages. The topography is anchored by the prominent Sand Butte Rim to the north and Kinney Rim to the south, creating a series of natural basins including Sand Butte Basin and Pine Butte Basin. These rims serve as the primary hydrologic divides for the region's intermittent water systems, where Sand Wash and Alkali Wash cut through the terrain.

Water sources are scarce but critical in this part of Wyoming, marked by isolated points such as Sand Butte Spring and Jackknife Spring. The map documents the intricate network of creek beds, from Black Butte Cr in the northwest to Kinney Cr and Shell Cr in the east. Evidence of ranching or mineral access is suggested by the inclusion of CR-24 and the distinctively named Dripping Rock Draw, providing essential landmarks for those navigating this sparsely populated corridor.