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2021 Map of Hawks Nest

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Hawks Nest
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Hawks Nest and the Richards Mountains define this high-altitude landscape along the southern border of Sweetwater Co. This recent survey captures a complex network of high-desert drainage systems and springs that have sustained livestock and wildlife in the region for generations. The terrain is marked by significant elevation changes, from the depths of Pigeon Canyon to the heights of Little Mtn.

Water sources are the primary landmarks in this arid environment, with numerous named points such as Lousy George Spring, Harris Spring, and Angelovie Spring scattered across the basin. The northern portion of the map features the expansive Buckskin Basin, while the southern reaches descend toward the Utah border. This documentation of Washam Wash and the various forks of W Fork Currant Cr provides a clear view of the natural hydrology that dictates the movement of people and animals through this territory.