2015 Map of Minnies Gap

About this map

Minnies Gap provides a focal point for this section of Sweetwater County, where the high desert terrain of southern Wyoming is defined by a complex network of seasonal drainages and high plateaus. The landscape is marked by prominent natural features such as The Glades in the south and the high elevation of Iron Mtn. Water management and natural flow are evidenced by the presence of Jarvies Marsh Cr, Krause Marsh Cr, and Middle Marsh Cr, which wind through the township grids. These watercourses, along with Wildhorse Draw and Washam Wash, illustrate the importance of drainage basins like Wildhorse Basin and Buster Basin in this arid environment. Transportation across this corner of the state is limited to a few arterial routes, including Canyon Rd and Browns Park Rd, which connect the isolated basins and ridges.