1969 Map of Tabernacle Butte

About this map

The Big Sandy River defines the landscape of this Sublette County region, winding through a complex network of dry draws and desert terrain as it appeared in the late 1960s. The map highlights the sparse but critical water management in this arid high-country environment, notably at Poston Reservoir and various isolated Flowing Wells. Human activity is concentrated around the Scramouspe Ranch, located near the convergence of Water Hole Draw and the river. Significant elevation landmarks include the prominent Tabernacle Butte in the east and Pencil Point to the north, which serve as natural Navigational beacons for the area. The map also meticulously traces livestock boundaries with fine red dashed lines indicating fence lines, reflecting the importance of open-range grazing and ranching boundaries during this period.