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2017 Map of Coal Mine Ridge

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Coal Mine Ridge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Continental Divide National Scenic Trail winds through this high-altitude landscape in Carbon County, Wyoming. The terrain is defined by a series of prominent ridges and drainages, including the eponymous Coal Mine Ridge and the Atlantic Rim. Water sources are critical landmarks in this arid environment, represented by named features such as Ninemile Spring, Chicken Pete Spring, and Eightmile Lake.

Evidence of local topography and water management is seen in the Rawlins Peaking Reservoir and the extensive Eightmile Lake Basin. The map captures a network of specialized routes like Twenty Mile Rd and Sage Creek Rd, which provide access to remote areas like Robinson Canyon and Fivemile Hole. These paths and landmarks illustrate how the land is navigated and utilized between the elevations of Sheep Mtn and the various draws like Sixteenmile Draw.