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2015 Map of Big Island Bridge

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

The Green River carves a path through this high desert landscape, anchoring a region defined by its hydrography and historic corridors. The southern portion of the map is dominated by the Big Island settlement and the nearby Big Island Bridge, which provides a vital crossing point over the river's channel. This area serves as a drainage basin for numerous seasonal waterways, including the West Otterson Wash and the complex system of the Water Gap Wash, which branches into north, center, and south channels.

Historic movement across this terrain is evidenced by the Emigrant Trl, tracing a route through the western sections toward the Badlands Hills. The network of local infrastructure, such as Big Island Rd, connects these remote water features to the small community at Big Island Wash. The map illustrates the persistent importance of river access and established trails in a landscape characterized by stark relief and intermittent stream beds.