Loading map...

2017 Map of Rattlesnake Pass

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Rattlesnake Pass
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Fort Halleck sits at the foot of Halleck Ridge, marking a location of significant historical transit through the high-altitude terrain of Carbon County. This landscape is defined by the northern reaches of the Medicine Bow Mountains, rising sharply toward the summit of Elk Mtn in the southeast. The drainage patterns are intricate, with Halleck Cr and Rattlesnake Cr carving through the mountain passes.

A notable modern infrastructure feature is the Hanna Water Supply, which draws from the local watershed to support the nearby mining community outside this quadrangle. Movement through the area follows the historic line of Rattlesnake Pass Rd and Co Rd 400, which navigate the gap known as Rattlesnake Pass. The map provides a clear look at the intersection of natural topography and the essential water and transport routes required for life in this part of Wyoming.