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2015 Map of Atlantic City

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Atlantic City
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Atlantic City sits near the headwaters of numerous drainages in this Fremont County landscape, where the high-altitude terrain is carved by dozens of named gulches and historic water-diversion systems. The map documents an intricate network of man-made waterways like the Rock Cr Ditch, Beaver Dam Ditch, and Burnt Ranch Ditch, reflecting the critical importance of water management in this arid region. The southern portion of the quadrangle is defined by the winding course of the Sweetwater River and the Long Slough.

Tracing a diagonal path through the center is the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail, following the spine of the continent. Local history is etched into the names of the landscape, from the early military presence suggested by the Fort Stambaugh Loop to the colorful miners' legacy found in Beer Garden Gulch and Slaughterhouse Gulch. The presence of McTurk Spring and Tabor Spring indicates vital water sources for travelers and livestock alike.