2021 Map of Bridger Pass

About this map

Continental Divide crests through this high-desert portion of Carbon County, marking a fundamental hydrologic boundary in the American West. The landscape is defined by the Atlantic Rim and the historic transit point at Bridger Pass, a name synonymous with early overland travel and frontier exploration. Modern recreation and heritage conservation are evident in the path of the Continental Divide National Scenic Trl, which winds through the basin and range terrain alongside older routes like Bridger Pass Rd and Twenty Mile Rd. Seasonal watercourses such as Separation Cr, Emigrant Cr, and McKinney Cr drain the steep topography around Miller Hill and Jep Canyon, illustrating the challenging environment faced by those navigating the pass during the nineteenth-century migration era.