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2017 Map of Bairoil

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Bairoil
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The town of Bairoil sits in the northern high desert of the Great Divide Basin, where its grid of streets including Primrose Ave and Bitterroot Dr meet against the backdrop of the Lost Soldier Divide. This 2017 survey documents a landscape of essential water management in an arid environment, featuring the Lost Soldier Reservoir, Iron Springs Reservoir, and White Water Reservoir. These catchments, along with ephemeral drainages like Laundry Draw and Reed Cr, highlight the geographical challenges of settlement in this part of Wyoming.

The Continental Divide National Scenic Trail traverses the western section of the map, skirting the base of the Bull Springs Rim. The boundary between Sweetwater Co and Carbon Co bisects the eastern portion of the quadrangle, crossing open terrain near Camp Creek Hill. This detailed topographical record is useful for tracing modern trail routes and understanding the hydraulic infrastructure that sustains this high-altitude community.