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2017 Map of Whalen Butte

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Green River serves as the focal point of this Sweetwater County landscape, where the waterway transitions from the southern edge of the city into the protected lands of the Ashley National Forest. The topography is defined by the river’s winding course, which carves out a series of alluvial flats known locally as bottoms, including Scott Bottom, Whalen Bottom, and Boat Bottom. These low-lying areas contrast sharply with the surrounding high desert terrain, marked by Whalen Butte and the deep incisions of Little Firehole Canyon.

South of the urban development, the Green River broadens significantly as it flows into the Flaming Gorge Reservoir at Whiskey Bend. The map also captures the uniquely named Greater Green River Intergalactic Spaceport on the plateau west of the river. This survey documents the intersection of modern recreation and civic infrastructure with the high-plateau desert, illustrating how the river remains the primary geographic anchor for the region's transport and settlement patterns.