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2012 Map of Hawks Nest

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Hawks Nest
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Buckskin Basin and the heights of Little Mountain anchor this high-elevation landscape along the Wyoming-Utah border. The 2012 survey illustrates a remote area where water is the primary geographic driver, marked by a dense concentration of named water sources such as Lousy George Spring, Angelovie Spring, and Bates Spring. These features, along with the drainage systems of Middle Fork Currant Cr and W Fork Trout Cr, suggest a history of seasonal grazing and wildlife management.

Transport is limited to sparse corridors like Clay Basin Rd, winding through the rugged foothills of the Richards Mountains. The map reveals the intricate hydrology of the high desert, from the marshy reaches of Krause Marsh Cr to the isolated Hanks Meadow. This specialized documentation provides a detailed look at the land's natural contours before contemporary development could further alter the traditional character of Hawks Nest.