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2015 Map of Rawlins Peak

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Rawlins anchors the southeastern corner of this landscape, where the high desert terrain of Carbon County meets significant transportation corridors and historic trails. The map highlights the rugged topography of the region, dominated by Rawlins Peak and Cherokee Peak, which rise above a network of seasonal watercourses and springs such as Indian Spring and Cow Spring. A segment of the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail winds through the northern and southern reaches of the quadrangle, illustrating the area's importance for transcontinental passage.

The industrial and ranching legacy of the area is evident in features like Coal Mine Draw and Cherokee Reservoir. Local infrastructure is marked by named crossings and landmarks, including Fourmile Bridge and a series of rural routes such as Wagon Circle Rd and Ferris King. This survey provides a clear view of the high-elevation basin environment, where drainages like Sixteenmile Draw and Willow Draw define the movement of water across the arid landscape toward Hogback Lake.