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1970 Map of Red Desert SW, 1973 Print
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1970 Map of Red Desert SW

USGS Topo · Published 1973

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Delaney Rim dominates the central landscape of this 1970 survey, forming a massive escarpment that separates the northern and southern plateaus. Along its crest, the Continental Divide winds across the terrain, marking the high ground where water flow separates. Below the rim, the landscape is defined by intermittent drainage patterns, including Barrel Springs Draw and the course of North, which navigate the arid flats. This area of Sweetwater County shows a sparse, specialized land use typical of the high desert, where topographic features like Wells Bluff served as critical landmarks for navigation across the open range. The presence of a isolated Well points to the essential nature of water management in supporting seasonal activity or livestock in this desolate Wyoming environment.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1970
Date Published1973
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.4 x 26.9 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain