2021 Map of Four J Rim

About this map

Four J Rim defines the central topography of this high-desert landscape in Sweetwater County, where water sources are the primary indicators of life and activity. The presence of numerous named springs, such as Bell Spring, Goat Spring, and Horseshoe Spring, suggests the critical importance of these reliable watering holes for range management and wildlife. The drainage patterns of Salt Wells Creek and Canyon Creek carve through the basin and range, while Pine Mountain and Scrivner Canyon offer significant elevation changes. Access to this remote area is documented via several Bureau of Land Management routes, including BLM RD 4413, which traverses the high ground near Pine Lake. This survey illustrates the intricate relationship between the arid Four J Basin and the vital, isolated water features that sustain it.