2017 Map of Creston

About this map

The Continental Divide crests through this high desert landscape, a defining topographic feature that dictates the drainage of seasonal waterways such as Creston Draw, Latham Draw, and Hansen Draw. The settlement of Creston is situated near the eastern edge of the quadrangle, serving as a landmark along the transit corridor that follows the gentle gradients of the divide. The map illustrates a sparse but critical infrastructure network in this arid portion of the Red Desert, where Creston Rd and Latham Ave provide access through the open range. The boundary between Sweetwater and Carbon counties bisects the southern half of the sheet, marking a political division in an otherwise continuous expanse of sagebrush and high-altitude plains. This 2017 survey details the intersection of historic transit routes with the natural geography of the American West.