Black Buttes rise as the central landmark in this high-desert region of Wyoming, defining a landscape marked by stark elevation changes and seasonal watercourses. The drainage of Black Butte Creek cuts through the western portion of the quadrangle, eventually meeting the corridor of Bitter Creek to the northeast. This area of Sweetwater County is primarily defined by its remote infrastructure, with Co Rd 72 and Co Rd 84 providing the primary access through the townships. The map illustrates the sparse, open character of the Wyoming basin, where the land is partitioned into large blocks including t19n r101w and t18n r102w. The topographical detail reveals the complex network of draws and ridges that surround the prominent butte formations, offering a clear view of the natural terrain before any intensive modern development.
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1954 · Rock Springs
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Rock Springs
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1962 · Rock Springs
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1968 · Cooper Ridge NE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1968 · Bitter Creek NW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1968 · Point Of Rocks SW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1968 · Sand Butte Rim NW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1968 · Black Buttes
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1968 · Point Of Rocks
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1968 · Camel Rock
USGS Topo · 1:24,000