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2021 Map of Chrisman Ranch

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Chrisman Ranch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Chrisman Ranch sits along the eastern edge of this high-desert landscape in Sweetwater County, marking a site of human settlement in an area defined by complex drainage networks and arid terrain. The historical significance of the region is anchored by the Green River-South Pass Stage Rd, which traces a path through the eastern quadrants, reflecting the legacy of early western transit. The geography is characterized by the prominent Badlands Hills and a series of water management features, including Blue Rim Reservoir Number 4 and Alkali Cr Reservoir Number 2.

A intricate system of seasonal washes, such as Starvation Wash, East Otterson Wash, and the several branches of the Water Gap Wash, dissect the territory around the Blue Rim. These features, alongside Stevens Draw and Alkali Spring, provide a look at the hydrological challenges and adaptations in this corner of Wyoming, where ranching and resource management rely on the subtle contours of the land.