2012 Map of Whiskey Buttes

About this map

Brigham Young 1847, a label marking a historic trail route across the high desert, anchors the southeastern portion of this landscape. This corridor follows the migration paths of the mid-19th century, cutting across the arid terrain of Sweetwater County. The map is defined by its subtle drainage patterns, notably the winding path of the S Fork Shute Cr, which meanders toward the more substantial Shute Cr in the north. The namesake Whiskey Buttes stand as a central landmark amidst a network of modern access roads and intermittent water channels. These landforms and historic markers provide a clear view of how early western travel routes were dictated by the natural topography of the basin.