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2015 Map of Dickie Springs

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

The Continental Divide bisects this high-elevation landscape where Fremont and Sweetwater counties meet, marking a pivotal geography for early western travelers. The historic Emigrant Trl winds across the northern half of the sheet, tracing a path north of Dickie Springs Cr toward the Sweetwater River. This route was the primary corridor for thousands moving west, and its preservation here highlights the relationship between natural water sources like Edmund Springs and the survival of those on the trail.

To the south, the terrain rises toward the Oregon Buttes, which served as a significant visual landmark for those traversing the Oregon Gulch. The complex drainage network, including Meadow Cr and Oregon Slough, illustrates how the topography dictated the movement of both people and livestock. These features, along with the Oregon Buttes Rd, document a region defined by its role as a passage through the rocky interior of Wyoming.