2021 Map of Middlewood Hill

About this map

The Continental Divide traverses this high-elevation landscape in southern Wyoming, where the drainage networks of the western and eastern slopes begin their long descent. This area of Carbon County is defined by its working ranch lands and isolated water sources, centered around features like Middlewood Hill and the broad Round Meadow. The presence of the McCarty Ranch and Pine Grove Ranch indicates the enduring legacy of high-plains livestock operations in a region where water management is critical, evidenced by the Adams Reservoir and Low Reservoir. A curious geological feature, the Midget Geyser, sits near the headwaters of Middlewood Creek, adding a rare thermal element to the drainages of Trapper Creek and Sage Creek. The terrain is accessed primarily via Sage Creek Rd and McCarty Canyon Rd, which follow the natural contours of the canyons and ridgelines.