2012 Map of Carbon

About this map

Carbon sits at the northeastern edge of this Wyoming landscape, where the high desert terrain is defined by a complex network of ephemeral water sources and prominent geological formations. The topography is dominated by the massive Simpson Ridge, which runs through the central portion of the map, and the notable passage at Simpson Gap. This area in Carbon County is characterized by numerous small reservoirs and springs that speak to the essential water management of the region, including Big Spring Reservoir, Sixmile Reservoir, and the evocatively named Fiddlers Green Reservoir. A series of natural basins and seasonal lakes such as Bloody Lake, Soda Lakes, and Sevenmile Lake are scattered across the southern and western reaches. The drainage patterns of Carbon Cr, Percy Cr, and First Sand Cr carve through the draws and gaps, illustrating the arid hydrology of the high plains.