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2015 Map of Tabernacle Butte

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Tabernacle Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Big Sandy River meanders through the arid high-desert landscape of Sublette County, defining the drainage patterns of this rural western Wyoming terrain. The topography is punctuated by prominent landmarks such as Pencil Point in the north and the distinctive Tabernacle Butte rising in the southeast. This 2015 survey reveals a landscape of water management and livestock grazing, with several draws and reservoirs named for local figures or descriptive terrain features.

Evidence of ranching history is found in the naming of the Erramouspe Reservoir and the Erramouspe site, alongside water sources like Poston Reservoir. Seasonal drainages, including Water Hole Draw, Mud Hole Draw, and Poston Draw, illustrate the vital importance of water access in this semi-arid environment. The map provides a detailed view of the section lines and township boundaries that govern land use in this open rangeland.