2015 Map of Mexican Flats

About this map

Mexican Flats characterizes the high desert landscape of Carbon County in this modern survey, defined by a complex network of intermittent drainage channels and water management infrastructure. The region is marked by numerous draws and washes, such as Barrel Springs Draw and Windmill Draw, which illustrate the seasonal hydrology of the Wyoming plains. Significant human intervention for water storage is evident at the Twin Reservoirs and the specifically named Dad Larsen Detention Dam 1593 Number 6. Transportation through this arid terrain is facilitated by a grid of established routes including Wamsutter Rd, Straten Rd, and Standard Rd. These roads connect various sections of the Public Land Survey System, such as t16n r92w, providing access to this remote part of the Red Desert.