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2010 Map of McPherson Springs

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of McPherson Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

McPherson Springs and the surrounding high desert terrain dominate this landscape in southern Sweetwater County, defined by the prominent Cherokee Rim and the broad Cherokee Basin. The map captures a high-plateau environment where water is the primary architect of the geography, evidenced by an extensive network of ephemeral drainage features such as Cedar Breaks Draw, Hartt Cabin Draw, and Colloid Draw. To the south, the Little Snake River winds through the territory, flanked by landmarks like Dry Gulch.

Evidence of historical land use appears in the Shell Creek Stock Trl, a long-distance route cutting across the northern reaches of the quadrangle. Local reliance on managed water sources is visible in the presence of Clay Flat Reservoir, Anthill Reservoir, and Dry Reservoir. Unique geological features such as the Lower Soap Holes and Soap Holes further characterize this remote stretch of the Wyoming-Colorado borderlands.