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2012 Map of Miners Delight

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Miners Delight
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Miners Delight and the surrounding high country of Fremont County are defined by a complex network of gulches and water management systems. The terrain is marked by significant features like Peabody Ridge and Limestone Mountain, while the hydrology is controlled through natural runs and the man-made Tweed Ditch. This landscape reflects a history of high-altitude land use, evidenced by the Beaver Creek Counting Pens and the presence of the South Pass Ski Tow near Goldman Meadows.

Tracing the path of the Fort Stambaugh Loop and Atlantic City Rd reveals how transportation was carved into this environment. Numerous named drainages, such as Sheldon Gulch, Placerita Gulch, and Irish Gulch, suggest a legacy of prospecting and resource extraction that shaped the identity of the region. The map also documents scattered seasonal water sources like Omera Spring and Pat Royce Spring, which were vital for sustaining the remote outposts of the Wyoming wilderness.