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1985 Map of Red Gap

Name: 1985 Topographic Map of Red Gap
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

Red Gap anchors this high-elevation landscape in Lincoln County, Wyoming, where the high desert terrain is defined by an intricate network of seasonal drainages and early irrigation projects. The map documents the vital water infrastructure necessary for cattle ranching and settlement in this arid region, most notably the Anderson Howard Canal and the Red Gap Ditch. These man-made features follow the natural contours of the land, drawing from La Barge Creek to support the surrounding basins.

The drainage patterns of the Overthrust Belt are clearly visible through the numerous labeled waterways including North Muddy Creek, Delaney Creek, and Little Muddy Creek. Geographic landmarks like Holden Hollow and Dry Hollow provide a sense of the localized topography, while the inclusion of the Alford route indicates the established transport corridors used during the mid-1980s. This survey is a focused look at the remote ranching landscape before modern developments altered these traditional water-rights patterns.