2018 Map of Leefe

About this map

The Bear River meanders across this high-desert landscape on the Wyoming-Utah border, anchoring a complex system of water management vital to the region's ranching and transit history. The settlement of Leefe sits near the eastern edge of the quadrangle, where the terrain transitions toward the uplift of the Crawford Mountains. The map reveals an intricate network of irrigation and drainage features, including the McFarland Ditch, Beckwith and Quinn Canal, and the Sage Cr Canal, which support agriculture in an otherwise arid environment. Along the western portion, Sixmile Cr flows into the Sixmile Reservoir, while numerous other waterways such as Bridger Cr and Twin Cr carve through the basin. This survey documents the intersection of natural hydrology and human engineering, where named landmarks like McKinnon Spring and Sucker Spring denote essential water sources for travelers and livestock alike.