Federal Bill Formalizes 'Devils Tower' Name: Maps and Records to Match Landmark Identity

This legislation officially designates the iconic mountain located within the Devils Tower National Monument in Wyoming as “Devils Tower.” Specifically targeting the coordinates 44°35′26″ N, 104°42′55″ W and a secondary adjacent area, the bill mandates that every single federal law, map, regulation, and document must recognize these sites by this specific name. While most of us already call it Devils Tower, this bill turns that common usage into the ironclad legal standard for the United States government.

Putting it on the Map

If you’ve ever planned a road trip or used a GPS, you know that consistency matters. This bill ensures that there is zero ambiguity in federal records. Section 1 of the bill requires that any reference in U.S. law or federal records to this specific mountain be considered a reference to “Devils Tower.” For a park ranger updating trail guides or a land surveyor filing new reports, this means the paperwork will finally match the signs on the highway. It’s a housekeeping move that cleans up the administrative trail for one of the country’s most recognizable natural features.

The Paperwork Trail

For the average person, this change is mostly happening behind the scenes in the vast filing cabinets of the federal government. However, for anyone working in fields like aviation, geology, or environmental management, the bill provides a clear directive. By specifying exact coordinates, the legislation prevents any confusion about which geographic features are being discussed in future regulations or environmental impact studies. It’s a straightforward “find and replace” for the federal government’s database, ensuring that the name we use in conversation is the same one used in the halls of Congress.