2015 Map of Anderson Canyon

About this map

The historical California-Oregon Trl cuts across the northern reaches of this high-altitude Wyoming landscape, marking a preserved segment of one of America's most significant westward migration routes. This 2015 survey details the intersection of Lincoln and Sweetwater counties, a region defined by steep drainages like Anderson Canyon and Delaney Canyon. The terrain rises to the distinct peak of Little Monument, providing a clear look at how modern land management and ranching roads, such as Co Line Rd and Colorado Rd, overlay the older paths of 19th-century travelers. The topography is further characterized by the West Fork Buckhorn Canyon in the north, showing the stark, unpopulated character of the high desert and the enduring physical presence of the wagon trails that once guided thousands toward the Pacific.