2015 Map of Pacific Springs

About this map

South Pass and the Continental Divide define this high-altitude landscape where the historic western migration routes converged. This survey documents the intersection of several primary trails that shaped the expansion of the American West, including the Emigrant Trl and the Lander Cutoff. The terrain is marked by the presence of vital water sources in an otherwise arid environment, specifically the Pacific Springs and the headwaters of Pacific Cr, which flow westward toward the Pacific Ocean. To the east, the Sweetwater River signifies the opposite drainage, making the Summit of the Original South Pass a critical geographic and cultural waypoint. The map also shows significant natural features like Pacific Butte and the broad Hay Meadow, along with modern developments such as the Pacific Number 1 Reservoir and Oregon Buttes Rd.