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2012 Map of Big Island Bridge

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Big Island Bridge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The historic Emigrant Trl cuts across this Wyoming landscape, marking a legacy of westward passage through the high plains. Situated in Sweetwater County, the area is defined by the winding course of the Green River, which surrounds the distinctive Big Island. This river system is a critical focal point for the region, supported by local infrastructure like the Big Island Bridge and the Big Island Rd, providing access across the complex network of drainage features such as East Otterson Wash and Big Island Wash.

Dry, carved terrain rises to the north in the Badlands Hills, while several seasonal channels including the North Branch Water Gap Wash and South Branch Water Gap Wash drain toward the river basin. The map illustrates a remote intersection of natural topography and transportation history, where the Old Stauffer Rd meets these ancient paths and modern bridges in a landscape primarily shaped by water and wind.