2017 Map of Schoolmarm Butte

About this map

Government Valley lies at the heart of this landscape in eastern Wyoming, where the northeastern slopes of the Black Hills National Forest meet the high plains. The terrain is defined by dramatic geological markers such as Schoolmarm Butte, Table Mtn, and the high peak of Sandstone Mtn. This area is carved by a complex network of ephemeral waterways and draws, including Vore Draw, Eisbuts Draw, and Crooked S Draw, illustrating the erosive character of The Brakes in the northeast. The map traces the essential transport corridor of Old Hwy 14 as it skirts the southern foothills. Water sources like Stotts Spring and the branches of Redwater Cr highlight the vital, scattered natural resources that historically supported ranching and forest management in this corner of Crook County.