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2012 Map of Rawlins Peak

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Rawlins Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Cherokee Peak and Rawlins Peak dominate the topography of this Carbon County landscape, where the high desert terrain is etched by drainage systems and seasonal water sources. The map reveals a ranching economy characterized by dispersed holdings like Meadow Ranch, Cherokee Ranch, and the B Bar B Ranch. These operations are supported by natural features such as Cherokee Spring and Indian Spring.

Modern transportation corridors intersect the older topography, notably at Fourmile Bridge and along Wagon Circle St. The southern portion of the quadrangle shows the transition toward the northern edge of the Rawlins settlement area, with residential streets like La Paloma Dr and El Rancho Dr appearing near the Interstate corridor. Local history is evidenced in the names of the varied draws and creeks, including Coal Mine Draw and Sixteenmile Draw, which hint at the industrial and logistical patterns of the region.