2012 Map of Wild Irish Reservoir

About this map

Wild Irish Reservoir sits at the heart of this high-plains landscape in Carbon County, where a complex network of ephemeral drainage channels defines the local topography. This 2012 survey documents a sparsely populated ranching environment centered around the prominence of Chalk Mountain. Human activity is primarily traced through the infrastructure of high-country transit, most notably along Shirley Ridge Rd and the various unnamed access tracks that traverse the grazing lands. The hydrology of the region is characterized by seasonal waterways including Stinking Cr, Sand Cr, and Dry Cr, all of which feed into the larger system of Muddy Cr in the south. These features illustrate the vital role of water management and natural catchment in Wyoming’s arid interior during the early 21st century.