2015 Map of Upton West

About this map

Thunder Basin National Grassland dominates the central landscape of this western portion of Weston County, where high plains topography meets local water management. The town of Upton serves as a northern hub, connected to the surrounding countryside by roads like Buffalo Creek Rd and Upton Fairview Rd. A network of small-scale irrigation and stock water projects, including Little Soda Reservoir, Huff Reservoir, and Brown Reservoir, indicates the vital importance of water rights and ranching infrastructure in this arid environment. Distinctive terrain features such as Soda Butte and numerous drainages like McCrady Draw and Stellwagon Draw define the local relief, while the Upton Municipal Airport and the unique Upton Outdoor Lab Site Number 4 Reservoir highlight contemporary land use and community resources near the town limits.