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2015 Map of Radium Springs

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Radium Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

The Sweetwater River winds through this high-altitude landscape in Fremont County, providing a vital water source for early ranching and irrigation infrastructure such as Harris Ditch and Harris Slough. The terrain is defined by its series of drainages and named elevations, including Antelope Hills and several notable gulches like Buffalo Gulch and Lame Jack Gulch. Settlement is sparse, represented by the namesake Radium Springs and the locality of Crows Nest to the northwest.

Transportation corridors like the Hudson-Atlantic City Rd and Lewiston Rd suggest the historical connectivity between regional mining camps and supply hubs. A segment of the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail - Wyoming Portion traverses the western portion of the map, following the ridgelines near Rock Cr. The presence of Chicken Springs and various creek systems, including Strawberry Cr and Level Meadows Cr, highlights the importance of seasonal water in this arid environment.