1963 Map of Big Island Bridge

About this map

The Green River flows through the southwestern corner of this landscape, creating a riparian corridor that contrasts sharply with the surrounding arid terrain. This area is home to the Seedskadee National Wildlife Refuge, established to protect the migratory bird routes and wetland habitats along the river’s path. The topography is dominated by the Badlands Hills, a complex network of eroded formations that feed a series of seasonal drainages, including Eightmile Wash and East Otterson Wash. A network of Jeep Trails provides the primary means of traversal through the interior, connecting remote landmarks and survey points like BM 6318. At the river's edge, the Big Island Bridge serves as a critical crossing point near Big Island, while a small Gravel Pit indicates localized resource extraction in an otherwise undeveloped expanse of Sweetwater County.