2012 Map of Sand Butte Rim NW

About this map

Sand Butte Rim dominates the eastern topography of this high desert landscape in Sweetwater County, marking a distinct elevation change in an otherwise open terrain. This 2012 survey illustrates the sparse industrial and utility infrastructure characteristic of Wyoming's resource-rich basins. The map focuses on a few critical access routes through the sagebrush, specifically Patrick Draw Rd and Brady Plant Rd, which provide passage through the arid plains. These roads serve as the primary lifelines through the region, linking remote points in the western Red Desert. The drainage patterns shown across the sheet reflect the seasonal movement of water toward the lower basins, defining the subtle ecological and geological character of this expansive Wyoming rangeland.