2017 Map of Red Desert SW

About this map

The Continental Divide traverses this high-altitude landscape in Sweetwater County, marking a fundamental hydrologic boundary in the American West. This 2017 survey shows the arid high-desert terrain dominated by significant geological formations such as Delaney Rim and Wells Bluff, where steep elevation changes are captured in sharp relief. The presence of the Delaney Rim Rd and Co Rd 3323 indicates the remote transportation network used by ranchers and resource managers to navigate these open stretches of the Red Desert. Water is a scarce but defining element in this environment, represented here by the North Barrel Springs Draw, which cuts through the southern reaches of the township grid. The map provides a clear look at the Public Land Survey System squares that define modern land management in this section of Wyoming.