2015 Map of Larsen Knoll

About this map

Mud Springs Lake and the surrounding high desert of Sweetwater County define this portion of the Red Desert. The landscape is characterized by its internal drainage and high-elevation alkali basins, centered on the notable topographic prominence of Larsen Knoll. A network of unpaved arteries, including Co Road 3202 and Blm-3203, provides the only access across the vast expanses of Chain Lakes Flat and Mud Springs Flats. This terrain is punctuated by significant landmarks like Stratton Knoll and Johnson Knoll, which serve as critical navigational markers in an otherwise feature-sparse environment. The presence of Mud Springs and its namesake lake indicates the vital, if intermittent, water sources that have historically supported wildlife and grazing in this arid Wyoming territory.