2017 Map of Reliance

About this map

Reliance and the northern reaches of Rock Springs anchor this portion of Sweetwater County, where the high desert terrain is carved by the ephemeral course of Killpecker Cr. The landscape is defined by a network of utilitarian roads such as Superior Cutoff Rd and Winton Rd, which trace the contours of the sagebrush-covered hills. Toward the east, the topography opens into the North Baxter Basin, a notable geographical depression in this part of the Red Desert region. The infrastructure depicted, including the Reliance Landfill Rd and the Lion Kol Rd, reflects the industrial and residential character of a community built around high-altitude resource extraction and logistics. This survey provides a clear view of the transition from the organized grid of Rock Springs to the more open, surveyed sections of the surrounding townships.