2012 Map of Como East

About this map

Oil Springs and the small settlement of Como anchor this high-plains landscape in Carbon County, where the hydrology of the Wyoming basin is on full display. The Medicine Bow River snakes across the northern portion of the sheet, joined by the winding Little Medicine Bow River and defined by distinct landforms like Calvin Bend. This arid environment is dotted with numerous small lakes and basins, including Como Lake, Punchin Lake, and Allen Lake, many of which appear as ephemeral or seasonal water bodies. The presence of Smith Reservoir and Sulphur Springs indicates the historical importance of water management and natural mineral sources in this ranching country. Transportation is marked by rural routes such as Oil Springs Rd and Fossil Rdg, which cut through the open terrain of Pine Draw and South Pine Draw.