2021 Map of Elkhorn Springs

About this map

Beaver Rim and the northern reaches of the Granite Mountains define this high-elevation landscape in Fremont County, showing the intricate drainage patterns that feed into the Sweetwater River system. The 2021 survey illustrates a terrain of significant vertical relief, where landforms like Long Creek Mtn rise above deep incisions like Koehler Draw and Cedar Rim Draw. Water sources are critical and distinct in this arid environment, evidenced by the eponymous Elkhorn Springs and the small catchment of Findlay Lake. The hydrology is primarily characterized by the seasonal flow of Long Cr and its W Fork Long Cr, which have carved out the varied topography seen across the quadrangle. This map provides a modern record of the public land survey system and topographic character of a region essential to understanding Wyoming’s high desert and mountain transitions.