2015 Map of Potato Butte

About this map

The high-desert terrain of Fremont County and Hot Springs County is defined by isolated mesas and the vital water sources that sustained early activity in this arid region. The namesake Potato Butte and the broad plateau of Big Table Mtn anchor the landscape, while the presence of Miners Gulch suggests a history of prospectors seeking resources in the draws and canyons. Drainage systems like Dry Cottonwood Cr and Willow Cr cut through the high ground, fed by numerous named seeps such as Sweetwater Spring, Merrill Spring, and Rainwater Spring. This reliance on specific water points indicates a pattern of land use focused on livestock and seasonal grazing. The boundary between the two counties passes through this high-elevation territory, where the only significant road access is recorded via Canyon Rd in the southeastern portion of the quadrangle.