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1966 Map of Zimmerman Buttes

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Zimmerman Buttes
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

Zimmerman Buttes dominate this high-plains landscape along the border of Hot Springs and Washakie Counties during the mid-1960s. This arid region is defined by a sparse but essential network of water management features, including several small catchment points like Election Reservoir and William Reservoir. The terrain is shaped by numerous ephemeral drainages such as Nowater Creek and Pistol Draw, which cut through the prominent Rimrock formations.

Evidence of rangeland utility and early resource extraction is visible through the presence of the Neiber Well, scattered drill holes, and a Pipeline traversing the eastern edge. Local landmarks like Potter Butte and Rocky Point provide navigation points across the rolling topography, while Zimmerman Springs marks a rare natural water source in the central portion of the quadrangle. The map also records the exact positioning of selected fence lines, reflecting the organized ranching boundaries of the era.