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2021 Map of Radium Springs

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

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Radium Springs and the historic Oregon Trl intersect in this high-desert landscape of central Wyoming. The map documents a critical corridor of western migration where the Sweetwater River and its tributaries, such as Strawberry Cr and Granite Cr, dictate the movement of both modern roads and historic paths. The presence of the Rock Creek Hollow Cem near Lewiston Rd serves as a reminder of the human toll along these westward routes, while the Continental Divide National Scenic Trl follows the high ground to the south.

Agricultural and ranching signatures appear in the complex network of water management features like Harris Ditch and Long Slough. The terrain is deeply incised by numerous gulches including Giblin Gulch, Wilson Gulch, and Lame Jack Gulch, which drain toward the river system from the Antelope Hills. Named high points like Crows Nest and reliable water sources like Chicken Springs reflect a landscape where landmarks were essential for navigation across the open range.