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1968 Map of Sand Butte Rim SE

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Sand Butte Rim SE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

Eversole Ranch stands as a primary point of human habitation in this arid expanse of Sweetwater County, where the landscape is defined by a complex network of intermittent drainages. Water management is central to the area's utility, evidenced by features like the Bull Pasture Well, Rife Flowing Well, and a Dry Reservoir. These labels suggest a reliance on subterranean sources and seasonal runoff to support ranching operations in a high-desert environment.

The terrain is dissected by numerous washes and creeks, including Antelope Creek, Sand Creek Wash, and Kinney Creek, which trace the natural flow across the Sand Butte Rim. A solitary Drill Hole in the northern portion of the map indicates early mineral or resource exploration. This survey, updated with late-1970s aerial data, provides a clear view of the fence lines and unimproved roads that connected these isolated water points and ranching outposts.