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2015 Map of Mexican Pass

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Mexican Pass serves as a critical geographic notch through the Owl Creek Mountains, defining the boundary where Hot Springs and Fremont counties meet. This 2015 survey documents the high-desert landscape of central Wyoming, emphasizing the vital importance of water in an arid environment. Named water sources like Mexican Spring, Black Rock Spring, and Indian Trails Spring are scattered across the terrain, indicating points of historic and ecological significance.

The infrastructure of the region is centered on the Mexican Pass Rd, which navigates the complex topography between Arrowhead Ridge and Blue Ridge. The map details numerous drainages such as Red Springs Draw and Whitticker Draw, which channel seasonal runoff toward larger features like Blue Reservoir and Cottonwood Cr. These landmarks, along with the prominent Buffalo Butte, provide essential orientation points for those studying the land use and natural history of this high-elevation passage.