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2015 Map of McPherson Springs

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Mcpherson Springs sits at the heart of this high-desert landscape where the border of Sweetwater and Carbon counties meets the Colorado state line. The terrain is defined by complex drainage systems and semi-arid water management features, including Clay Flat Reservoir, Anthill Reservoir, and Dry Reservoir. The geographic profile is dominated by the Cherokee Rim and the expansive Cherokee Basin to the south, while the Little Snake River cuts through the southeastern corner near Dry Gulch.

Ephemeral watercourses such as Cedar Breaks Draw, Hartt Cabin Draw, and Hangout Wash illustrate the rugged hydraulic character of the region. These draws and washes are joined by geological curiosities like the Soap Holes and Lower Soap Holes to the east. Transportation through this remote borderland relies on a network of unpaved routes, including Co Road 148 and Cottonwood Draw Rd, which connect the isolated springs and cattle tanks of the Wyoming-Colorado frontier.