2021 Map of Wildcat Butte

About this map

The high plains of southwestern Wyoming are defined here by the prominent Wildcat Butte, where the border between Uinta County and Sweetwater County meets. This 2021 topographic record reveals an arid landscape carved by seasonal drainages and essential water sources, such as Meadow Springs and Carter Spring. The geography is shaped by a series of named gullies and hollows, including Caterpillar Draw and Porter Hollow, which illustrate the complex drainage patterns feeding into Meadow Springs Wash. Transportation through this corner of the state is anchored by the corridor of Church Butte Rd, which navigates the undulating terrain between the different townships of the Public Land Survey System. The map provides a look at the modern land use in a region historically characterized by open range and nomadic ranching, where features like Blumel Draw and Jackknife Draw remain key landmarks for navigation and land management.