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2017 Map of Red Desert SE

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Continental Divide traverses the northwestern portion of this high-altitude landscape in Sweetwater County, shaping the hydrology and topography of the Red Desert region. The terrain is defined by dramatic escarpments and elevation shifts, most notably along the Delaney Rim and Wells Bluff, which provide a distinct geological boundary across the southern and central sections of the quadrangle. These rims and bluffs create a complex system of drainage and seasonal basins, including the Red Lakes in the southeast.

Remote transportation routes such as Delaney Rim Rd and Co Rd 3223 follow the natural contours of the land, providing access to this sparsely populated territory. The map details the intersection of high desert ridges like Wamsutter Rim and Big Hill, reflecting the characteristic Great Divide Basin environment. This survey documents the area as it appeared in 2017, focusing on the natural landforms and the essential infrastructure required to navigate this portion of the Wyoming desert.