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2012 Map of Smiley Draw

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Smiley Draw
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Smiley Draw and the surrounding high-desert drainage systems define this 2012 survey of Carbon County. The landscape is characterized by prominent geologic formations and water sources essential for cattle ranching, such as Big Spring and Smiley Spring. The Morgan Ranch stands as a focal point of activity in an otherwise open range punctuated by vertical landmarks like Wild Horse Butte and Deep Creek Butte.

Transport through the area relies on a network of unpaved tracks, most notably Wild Cow Rd and Wild Horse Rd, which follow the natural contours of the land. These routes provide access across the Wild Horse Basin and along the Deep Creek Rim. The drainage of Cherokee Cr and Deep Cr further illustrates the complex watershed patterns that dictate the placement of local homesteads and livestock operations in this part of Wyoming.