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2012 Map of Lion Bluffs

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Lion Bluffs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Sweeney Ranch sits in the high desert of Sweetwater County, marking a pocket of settlement within a complex system of seasonal drainages and geological formations. The landscape is defined by the prominent Lion Bluffs and Table plateau, which overlook a series of creeks including Sulphur Cr and Pine Cr. These waterways carve through the terrain, leading toward distinctive landmarks like Chimney Rock and the high elevations of Quaking Asp Mountain.

Regional recreation and access are facilitated by Dorrence Recreation Park and a sparse network of roads such as Sweeney Ranch Rd and Aspen Rd. The southern portion of the map transitions into softer terrain at Dolly Meadow, where Burnt Canyon Cr meanders through the landscape. This 2012 survey illustrates the enduring cattle-ranching footprint and the names assigned to the isolated geographic features of the Wyoming backcountry.