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2021 Map of Pole Gulch

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Pole Gulch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

The Continental Divide National Scenic Trl winds through this high-elevation landscape of Carbon County, tracing the topographical spine of the American West. The map documents a significant intersection of historical movement, where the modern trail crosses paths with the legendary Emigrant Trl and the rugged Bridger Pass Rd. These routes were vital corridors for westward expansion, providing passage through the high-desert drainages of the McKinney Cr and Muddy Cr watersheds.

The terrain is defined by a network of seasonal watercourses and deep incisions including Horse Gulch and Pole Gulch. Named features like Buck Springs Draw and Canary Grove Draw point to the local landmarks once used by range riders and early travelers seeking water and shelter in an arid environment. This survey provides a precise modern record of the same draws and creeks that guided nineteenth-century pioneers through this remote Wyoming pass.