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2017 Map of Big Ridge

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Cherokee Trl cuts across the northern landscape of this High Desert region in Sweetwater County, marking a historic corridor through a series of steep drainages and prominent heights. The terrain is defined by dramatic vertical relief, where the central spine of Big Ridge separates the headwaters of Currant Cr from the eastern canyons. This network of springs and intermittent creeks, including Coyote Spring and Spitzi Spring, provided vital water sources in an otherwise arid environment.

Landmarks such as Ramsey Peak, Parea Butte, and the Flat Iron served as navigational aids for early travelers and stockmen. The map reveals a complex system of ridges and hollows, from the secluded Janes Meadow to the restrictive pass at The Narrows near Little Mtn. This late-era survey documents the enduring physical character of the land and the primary access route along Currant Creek Ridge Rd.