2021 Map of Red Desert NW

About this map

The Continental Divide defines the southern portion of this high-altitude landscape in Sweetwater County, marking the drainage separation in one of Wyoming's most arid regions. The terrain is characterized by the expansive Red Desert Basin, a place where internal drainage patterns and subtle relief dictate the movement of water and the orientation of early travel routes. Sparse human infrastructure is confined to a network of specialized roads including Pipeline Rd, Triad Ranch Rd, and Desert Flats Rd, which likely support the region's energy and ranching interests.