2021 Map of Pacific Springs

About this map

The Continental Divide defines the high-altitude character of this portion of Wyoming, where the headwaters of Pacific Cr begin their long journey toward the Gulf of California. This 2021 update preserves the deep historical layer of the American westward expansion, marking the Summit of the Original South Pass and the notable Charlotte Dansie Memorial Gravesite, a poignant reminder of the pioneers who traversed this landscape. The modern cartography overlays long-established routes like the Lander Pinedale Stage Rd and Dickinson Ave across the high-desert terrain near South Pass. Hydrological features such as Pacific Springs and the Pacific Number 1 Reservoir highlight the critical role of water in this arid environment, while landforms like Pacific Butte remain as permanent sentinels over the old stage roads and trail corridors that shaped the region's development.