2012 Map of Black Rock South

About this map

Rador Springs and the surrounding high desert of Sweetwater County define this portion of the Red Desert in the early 21st century. The landscape is marked by the industrial footprint of energy and mineral infrastructure, notably the large Jim Bridger Project Evaporation Pond situated near The Meadows. This area serves as a critical drainage basin where intermittent watercourses like Black Rock Cr, Ninemile Wash, and Potash Wash converge toward the volcanic landmark of Black Rock in the north. A network of unimproved and graded roads, including the Superior Cutoff Rd and 9 Mile Rd, provides the primary access through this arid terrain, reflecting the modern management of Wyoming's public lands and resource extraction sectors.