2015 Map of High Point

About this map

The Continental Divide traverses this high-altitude landscape in Carbon County, Wyoming, serving as a primary hydrologic separator across the high desert terrain. The topography is defined by significant drainage systems and named landmarks, including the prominent summit of High Point and the distinct formation of Sugar Loaf. Water sources in this arid environment are marked by features such as Coal Bank Spring and the seasonal paths of Coal Bank Wash and Coal Gulch. These features, along with names like Horse Pasture Draw and Standard Draw, reflect a history of land use centered on livestock grazing and resource extraction. The map provides a detailed view of the remote township boundaries and the path of Highway 789, which remains a critical north-south corridor through this section of the Great Divide Basin.