2021 Map of Dickie Springs

About this map

The Continental Divide defines the western terrain of this landscape, marking the high ground where watersheds split in the high desert of the Wyoming basin. This area is defined by its intermittent drainage patterns and historical trail significance, most notably seen in the concentration of names like Oregon Gulch, Oregon Slough, and Oregon Spring. These features, along with the Oregon Buttes Rd, underscore the historical movement through this territory towards the prominent Oregon Buttes in the south. The north is anchored by the Sweetwater River, a vital water source for travelers and cattle in an otherwise arid expanse. Small, isolated watering points such as Dickie Springs and Edmund Springs appear as critical landmarks for local hydrology, while seasonal flows like Meadow Cr and Dickie Springs Cr reveal the intricate, delicate drainage system of the high plateau.