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2015 Map of Lost Creek Lake

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Lost Creek Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

The High Desert terrain of Sweetwater County is defined here by the seasonal hydrology of the Lost Creek Basin. Centered on the ephemeral Lost Cr Lake, the landscape reveals a complex network of dry creek beds and isolated water sources that are critical to this arid region. The drainage of Lost Cr winds through the basin, supported by small, named water features such as Mud Lake, Eagles Nest Spring, and Mud Springs. These water points often dictated the movement of early travel and livestock in the area.

Prominent geographical landmarks provide orientation across the open reaches, including the distinct elevation of Caterpillar Butte and the high point at Eagles Nest. Access to this remote stretch of the Red Desert is maintained through a series of Bureau of Land Management routes, specifically BLM-3210, BLM-3219, and BLM-3208. The map documents the intricate contouring of the basin floor, illustrating how the environment transitions between alkali flats and low buttes.