2015 Map of Carbon

About this map

Carbon sits at the edge of a high-desert landscape defined by complex ridges and seasonal drainage systems. The terrain is marked by prominent landforms such as Hi Allen Ridge and Number 5 Ridge to the north, giving way to the southern elevations of Simpson Ridge and Halleck Ridge. This 2015 survey reveals an arid environment where water is a vital but scattered resource, represented by a series of named springs and alkaline basins. Notable water features include Soda Lakes, Bloody Lake, and Sevenmile Lake in the southern reaches, alongside man-made improvements like Big Spring Reservoir and Irene Reservoir. The drainage network, including Carbon Cr and Percy Cr, carves through the undulating topography, highlighting the geographic isolation and specialized ranching or resource-based character of this Wyoming interior.