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2015 Map of Crooks Peak

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Crooks Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Crooks Peak and Sheep Mtn anchor this high-elevation landscape along the boundary of Fremont and Sweetwater counties. The terrain is defined by its drainage systems and high basins, notably the Bare Ring Slough and the meadows surrounding Crooks Creek. Cultural imprints are sparse but significant, centered on the historic passage of Crooks Gap and the route of Crooks Gap Rd.

The alignment of the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail winds through the central portion of the sheet, crossing over the Bare Ring Slough and passing near the Bare Ring Butte. Water management in this arid environment is evident through several small-scale features such as Rock Reservoir, Crooks Cr Reservoir, and Sand Spring. These landmarks, along with Taggart Meadows and Sheep Creek Park, indicate a long history of seasonal land use and livestock grazing in the Wyoming high country.