2015 Map of Brenton Springs

About this map

Brenton Springs marks a vital water source in the high desert of the Great Divide Basin, situated along the boundary of Fremont Co and Sweetwater Co. The landscape is defined by the winding Continental Divide National Scenic Trail, which traverses the northern ridges through areas like Mason Cr and Spring Cr. This region of Wyoming is characterized by its high-elevation drainage systems, where seasonal water flow is managed through several catchment points including Hadsell Reservoir and Cold Spring Reservoir. Transportation through this isolated terrain is limited to the Riverview Cutoff and the Crooks Gap Rd, illustrating the sparse infrastructure required for ranching and resource management in the basin's arid environment. The intricate network of intermittent streams like Arapahoe Cr and W Fork Crooks Cr shows the critical role of topography in directing precious runoff across these high plains.