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1987 Map of Big Ridge

Name: 1987 Topographic Map of Big Ridge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

Big Ridge dominates the center of this Wyoming quadrangle, serving as a high divide between several complex drainage systems in Sweetwater County. The landscape is defined by its water sources and sharp elevations, from the heights of Ramsey Peak and Sugarloaf to the distinct geological constriction known as The Narrows. Many labels reflect the essential role of water in this arid high-country environment, noting locations such as Coyote Spring, Spitzi Spring, and Dipping Spring.

A network of unimproved roads and 4WD trails winds through the terrain, connecting landmarks like Janes Meadow and the Hogback. The survey detail captures the intricate branching of Currant Creek and its many draws, including Greasewood Big Pasture Draw and Dry Hollow. This 1987 provisional edition offers a view of a largely uninhabited landscape primarily used for grazing and transit, before modern development or changes in land use altered the traditional tracks across Iron Flat.