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2012 Map of Continental Peak

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Continental Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Continental Peak rises as a prominent landmark in this high-desert stretch of Sweetwater County, where the hydrology is defined by a network of ephemeral drainages and permanent waterways. The Sweetwater River flows across the northern edge of the map, a vital corridor for westward expansion. Traces of historical movement are clearly marked by the Emigrant Trl and the Point Of Rocks S Pass Stag Rd, reflecting the region's enduring role as a transit waypoint.

The landscape is etched with numerous sloughs and creeks, including Oregon Slough and Oregon Gulch, which suggest the path of early travelers. Drainage patterns for the Sand Cr., Red Cr, and N Fork Bear Cr illustrate the complex watershed surrounding the peak. This survey captures a terrain where historical wagon roads and stage routes intersect with the natural flow of the Meadow Cr. and Long Slough.