2012 Map of Powder Mountain NE

About this map

Willow Creek Rim dominates the central landscape of this Sweetwater County survey, marking a distinct elevation change in an area defined by its complex drainage network. The hydrology is centered on the bifurcated flow of E Br Willow Cr and W Br Willow Cr, which wind through the arid terrain. Significant water resources in this dry environment are anchored by Lower Willow Creek Spring and man-made catchments such as Courthouse Butte Reservoir and Sandy Butte Reservoir. These features, along with names like Reader Cabin Draw and Grindstone Wash, suggest a history of localized water management and land use tailored to the high desert. The presence of Church Butte in the northeast corner serves as a prominent navigational landmark among the seasonal washes and creek beds.