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2017 Map of Opal

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Opal
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The town of Opal sits at a historic crossroads in Lincoln County, where the high plains meet the intricate water management systems of the Wyoming desert. This 2017 survey details a landscape defined by the winding course of Hams Fork, which supports a network of agricultural infrastructure including the Kidman Well Canal, Roberson Ditch, and S Side Ditch. These waterways represent the vital engineering required to sustain life and industry in the arid Green River Basin.

Transport and topography dictate the character of the region, from the elevated Opal Bench to the riparian Craven Creek Meadows. The presence of the Post Office in town and the convergence of routes like Old Hwy 30 and the Opal Cutoff illustrate the community's role as a local hub. Further out, the terrain is marked by seasonal drainages such as Cow Hollow Cr and the namesake Opal Springs, highlighting the natural features that first drew settlers to this high-altitude corner of the state.