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2018 Map of Minnies Gap

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Minnies Gap
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Minnies Gap serves as a focal point in this high-elevation corner of Sweetwater County, where the high desert terrain of southern Wyoming is defined by a network of seasonal washes and intermittent creeks. The landscape is marked by substantial topographic features such as Iron Mtn and Sand Knoll, while numerous depressions like Buster Basin and Wildhorse Basin create a complex drainage pattern feeding into Jarvies Marsh Cr and Krause Marsh Cr.

Transport through this arid region follows historic routes, notably Flaming Gorge Rd, which winds through the western portion of the map. Traces of ranching or movement through the area are evident in the naming of remote landmarks like Meadow Gulch and The Glades. The map detail captures the intersection of natural draws like Wildhorse Draw and Rawlins Draw with localized roads such as Co Rd 33 and Canyon Rd, reflecting the sparse but enduring human imprint on the land.