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2012 Map of Blue Gap

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Blue Gap
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Blue Gap serves as a central geographic point in this high-desert region of Carbon County, where the drainage patterns of several seasonal creeks define the landscape. The hydrography is dominated by the wandering paths of Muddy Cr, Cow Cr, and Dry Cow Cr, which converge across a terrain crisscrossed by essential ranching and access routes. In the southwest corner, the Red Gulch Detention Dam 1592 Number 5 represents modern water management infrastructure designed to control runoff in this arid environment.

Transportation through the area relies on a network of established dirt roads, including Wild Cow Rd, Standard Rd, and the uniquely named J O Rd. These routes follow the natural contours of the land, connecting remote grazing territories and providing access to the various forks of Wild Cow Cr. This survey illustrates the sparse but critical network of water and roads that support life and commerce in rural Wyoming.