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1987 Map of Minnies Gap

Name: 1987 Topographic Map of Minnies Gap
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

The Glades dominate the southern portion of this high-desert landscape near the Wyoming-Utah border, marking a sharp transition in the local topography. This 1987 provisional survey captures the rugged drainage systems of Washam Wash and the complex network of seasonal flows including Middle Marsh Creek, Jarvies Marsh Creek, and Krause Marsh Creek. For local historians and genealogists, the map identifies the remote Minnies Gap Cemetery and the site of Linwood, providing crucial geographic context for late-20th-century land use in Sweetwater County.

The terrain is defined by dramatic basins and elevations, from Sand Knoll in the north to Iron Mountain and Buster Basin. A network of 4WD tracks and unimproved roads connects these disparate points, reflecting a region primarily accessed for ranching or resource management. The intricate mapping of seasonal draws like Wildhorse Draw and Rawlins Draw highlights the vital role of water drainage in this arid environment.