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2021 Map of Ragan

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

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Ragan and its surrounding drainage systems define this landscape in Uinta County, where Interstate 80 cuts across the high terrain of southwest Wyoming. The settlement is situated at the headwaters of Antelope Cr, surrounded by a complex network of draws and hollows such as Wasmer Draw, Byrnes Draw, and Duncomb Hollow. These topographic features reveal the natural paths of water and travel through the high-elevation breaks, centered around prominent landmarks like The Hogsback and Bald Knoll.

Evidence of early development and natural resources is scattered throughout the region, from the Spring Valley Cem to the namesake waters of Mineral Springs and Mine Spring. The map traces a transition from historical local routes like Leroy Rd and Altamont Rd to the modern interstate corridor. Notable ridgelines, including Pine Ridge and the Spring Gap pass, illustrate the physical challenges that once dictated the movement of people and livestock through these high basins.