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1986 Map of Freighter Gap
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1986 Map of Freighter Gap

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

The Continental Divide traverses this high-desert landscape in Sweetwater County, marking the hydraulic split between the Great Basin and the Atlantic slope. This mid-1980s provisional survey focuses on the physical geography of the Red Desert region, characterized by significant landforms like Bush Rim and the steep descent of Split Rock Canyon. Water sources are critical markers in this arid environment, evidenced by the presence of Chicken Springs and Freighter Spring near the pass known as Freighter Gap. While primarily a map of terrain and drainage, the inclusion of a Gas Well indicates the industrial footprint of energy exploration that began to shape this part of Wyoming during the late 20th century. Seasonal watercourses such as Bush Creek and Alkali Draw define the erosion patterns across the high plains.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1986
Date Published1986
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.7 x 26.8 inches

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This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain