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2015 Map of Halls Meadow Spring

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Halls Meadow Spring
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

The Continental Divide crests across this landscape, defining the high-altitude drainage systems of western Wyoming. The area serves as a critical historical corridor, most notably marked by the Lander Cutoff, a significant emigrant wagon trail that diverted from the main Oregon Trail to offer a more direct route westward. This 2015 survey illustrates how the trail's path remains etched into the topography, crossing the Sublette and Fremont county line.

Water sources are vital features in this arid environment, with the Sweetwater River flowing through the northeastern section and the Halls Meadow Spring providing a localized water point near Hay Creek. The northern portion of the quadrangle is largely contained within the Bridger National Forest, where high-country drainages like Blucher Creek and Lander Creek begin their descent. Modern access is facilitated by the Lander Cutoff Road and McCann Ranch Road, tracing the same difficult terrain navigated by 19th-century travelers.