2017 Map of Aurora Lake

About this map

Como Bluffs and Como Ridge dominate the southern landscape of this 2017 survey, marking a region famous for its significant paleontological history along the border of Albany and Carbon counties. The terrain is defined by a series of distinct geological uplifts, including Fossil Ridge and Slate Ridge, which steer the path of local waterways like Rock Creek as it winds toward the center of the quadrangle. High-altitude hydrology is a focal point here, with Aurora Lake and the seasonally variable Dry Lake situated among expansive plains such as Greasewood Flats. While modern infrastructure is represented by routes like Marshall Rd and Equality Rd, the map primarily illustrates a high-desert environment where the Little Medicine Bow River and isolated water sources like Ambler Spring dictate the character of the land.