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2021 Map of Rawlins Peak SW

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

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Separation Cr winds through this expanse of the Red Desert in Carbon County, characterizing a landscape defined by seasonal drainages and high desert flats. The terrain is marked by significant topographical features such as Separation Flats and the distinctively named Mahoney Draw. These features, along with the nearby Creston Draw, illustrate the complex erosion patterns typical of the Wyoming basin floor.

Modern infrastructure follows the path of least resistance through this arid environment, with the highway corridor and Knobs Rd providing the primary transit routes. Notable landmarks like Eightmile Bridge and Big Rocks serve as navigational anchors in a territory otherwise dominated by ephemeral water sources like Indian Spring Cr and Fillmore Cr. The map provides a clear look at the township and range grid system across T21N and T22N, reflecting the systematic division of public lands in the West.