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2021 Map of Black Rock Gap

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Black Rock Gap
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

The Sweetwater River meanders across this high plains landscape, defining the southern portion of a region shaped by wind and water. To the north, the eastern reach of the Granite Mountains emerges, punctuated by distinctive passes such as Black Rock Gap and Quaking Asp Gap. These natural corridors have historically facilitated movement through the varied terrain of central Wyoming.

Hydrological features like the Soda Lakes and the seasonally active Diamond Springs Draw indicate a complex drainage system feeding into the Sweetwater. Local landmarks such as Jamerman Rock and Black Rock Spring provide critical points of reference for those navigating the open expanses of Agate Flats. The persistence of water sources like Sage Hen Cr and Crooks Cr underscores the environmental factors that shaped the grazing and transit patterns of Fremont County.