Loading map...

2017 Map of Wedding of the Waters

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Wedding of the Waters
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Bighorn River and Wind River define this Wyoming landscape, meeting at the geographic transition known as Wedding of the Waters. This intersection serves as a prominent landmark where the river changes name as it exits the deep corridor of Wind River Canyon. The small settlement of Minnesela is positioned near the river's path, reflecting the localized development patterns of Hot Springs County. The terrain is deeply incised by numerous drainages, including Buffalo Canyon, Black Canyon, and Teeter Canyon, which converge toward the river valley.

Industrial and rural access is established through a network of roads such as S Yellowstone Rd and Buffalo Creek Rd, connecting the scattered canyons and draws. Notable topographic features like The Block and Windy Point provide distinct navigational markers overlooking the waterway. Modern infrastructure, including the Fourmile Bridge and the proximity of Wind River Canyon Spring, highlights the ongoing importance of this river corridor for both transportation and water resources in the early 21st century.