2017 Map of Wild Irish Reservoir

About this map

Bates Hole defines this portion of Carbon County, where a complex network of seasonal drainage and managed water sources supports a high-desert environment. The namesake Wild Irish Reservoir and Bates Hole Reservoir serve as critical hydrological anchors in a landscape marked by prominent topographic features such as Chalk Mtn. This terrain is navigated via Bureau of Land Management routes like Blm Rd 3129, which connect the remote drainages of Stinking Cr, Sand Cr, and Dry Cr. The map illustrates the sophisticated water management required for ranching and land use in this part of Wyoming, showcasing how historical water rights and land management are physically inscribed on the land through reservoirs and access roads like Co Rd 102.