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2021 Map of Richards Gap

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Richards Gap
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Richards Gap serves as a prominent geographic waypoint in this corner of the High Desert where the Wyoming and Utah state lines meet. The landscape is defined by its drainages and high points, including the heights of Richards Mtn and the southern Tepee Mountains. Water sources are vital features in this arid environment, marked by numerous named points such as Castello Spring, Ely Spring, and Beef-Steer Spring.

Evidence of historical resource extraction and grazing is visible through names like Coal Mine Draw and Greenhough Flats. The map documents a network of rural routes, including the Clay Basin Rd and Clay Basin Pipeline Rd, which navigate the complex topography of the Red Creek Basin and Scott Canyon. This survey provides a clear look at the intersection of Sweetwater County and Daggett County, revealing a land utilized for more than just passage.