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2012 Map of Rotten Springs

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Rotten Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Rotten Springs and its surrounding water sources define this high-desert landscape in Sweetwater County, Wyoming. The terrain is marked by a complex network of seasonal drainages, including the West Fork Anthill Draw and the various branches of the W Fork Cherokee Cr. This 2012 survey illustrates the vital role of water management in the region, featuring numerous man-made catchments such as Chimney Reservoir, Short Wash Reservoir, and Rock Ridge Reservoir.

Transportation through this arid stretch is dictated by historic paths, most notably the Cherokee Trail Rd and the Shell Creek Stock Trl. These routes follow the natural contours of the land, connecting disparate springs like Peeler Spring across the drainage divides. The presence of these stock trails and reservoirs suggests a landscape utilized for ranching and livestock movement, where every named spring and catchment serves as a critical waypoint.