2017 Map of Smith Draw East

About this map

Smith Draw and several significant ephemeral drainages carve through this high-altitude landscape in Carbon County, Wyoming. The terrain is defined by distinct geologic features such as the Hogback and the steep incline of Hugus Cliff in the southwest. This area reflects a classic Wyoming ranching environment where water management is critical for land use, evidenced by the presence of the Johnston Number 2 Reservoir and the naming of broad areas like Severson Flats. These family-named landmarks and geographic features provide specific points of reference for those researching local land-use history and ranching lineage in this part of the state. The network of seasonal watercourses, including Hugus Draw and Iron Springs Draw, illustrates the natural drainage patterns that have historically dictated human movement and settlement in the region.