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1958 Map of Freighter Gap

USGS Topo · Published 1960

About this map

The Continental Divide defines the crest of this high desert landscape in Sweetwater County, where historical transportation routes intersect with complex drainage networks. This 1958 survey documents the vital water sources and passage points that sustained travel through the arid interior, including Freighter Spring and Rock Cabin Spring. The geography is shaped by a series of significant draws and canyons like Jack Morrow Canyon and Middle Hay Draw, which lead toward the Oregon Buttes in the north. The presence of the Stage Road, Point of Rocks Stage Road, and South Pass Stage Road illustrates the era of overland freighting and stagecoach travel. These routes navigated challenging terrain features such as the Rock Cabin Dugway and followed seasonal drainages like Alkali Wash and Parnell Creek.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1958
Date Published1960
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions16.2 x 20.7 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain