1964 Map of Winter Fat Reservoir

About this map

Winter Fat Reservoir serves as a central landmark in this high desert landscape of Sweetwater County, documented during the mid-1960s. The terrain is defined by the seasonal drainage of Big Dry Creek, which meanders across the central portion of the quadrangle, illustrating the arid hydrology of the region. This is a landscape shaped by resource exploration and transit rather than permanent settlement. Evidence of industrial activity is present through multiple Drill Hole sites and a prominent Pipeline that traverses the high ground. Movement through the area is restricted to a network of Jeep Trails, indicating a period when the region remained largely undeveloped and focused on subterranean exploration and water management for livestock or local industry.