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2017 Map of Halls Meadow Spring

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Halls Meadow Spring
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Continental Divide defines the western high ground of this landscape on the border of Sublette and Fremont counties. This terrain is marked by the historical intersection of early western travel corridors, notably the Lander Cutoff Rd and the Lander Pinedale Stage Rd, which provided passage through this high-altitude environment. These routes follow the natural drainages of the Sweetwater River and Lander Cr, illustrating how early pioneers navigated the breaks in the Prospect Mountains.

In the southeast corner, Halls Meadow Spring provides a rare water source among the complex network of creeks like Dry Sandy Cr and Hay Cr. Much of the northeastern portion is protected within the Bridger National Forest, where the headwaters of Blucher Cr descend from the ridges. The map captures a high-country transition point where historical trail systems met the physical barrier of the divide.