2021 Map of Barras Springs

About this map

The Oregon Trl and Emigrant Trl define the historical transit corridor through this section of Fremont County, following the gentle northern grade of the Sweetwater River. The landscape is shaped by significant topographic breaks, most notably the high escarpment of Beaver Rim in the northwest and the prominent elevation of North Bear Mtn further south. Water sources were critical for travelers in this arid region, evidenced by named sites such as Barras Springs, Mud Spring, and Lower Ladysmith Spring. Modern infrastructure includes the Hudson-Atlantic City Rd, which intersects these older paths near Stough Lake. This area also serves as a point of intersection for recreational and agricultural history, from the Continental Divide National Scenic Trl to local irrigation efforts like the Arnold-Ditch Number 1 and Brown Ditch.