1969 Map of Lang Spring

About this map

Sevenmile Ridge dominates this high-desert portion of Moffat County, forming a prominent topographic spine that separates the complex drainages of Dugout Draw and Sevenmile Draw. In this 1969 survey, the landscape is defined by its arid hydrology, where ephemeral watercourses like Yellow Cat Wash and Lake Draw carve deep paths through the terrain. Evidence of historical land use and resource exploration is sparse but present, notably at a recorded Drill Hole in the northern reaches and various unnamed Jeep Trails that provide the only mechanized access through the region. This survey captures the area’s remote character before significant modern development, centering on vital water sources like Lang Spring and Spence Spring that historically sustained livestock and local travelers in an otherwise parched environment.