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2015 Map of Rotten Springs

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Rotten Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

The high desert terrain of the Wyoming-Colorado border is documented here, defined by the drainage systems and seasonal water sources essential for livestock and travel. Running across the central portion of the map is the historic Cherokee Trail Rd, a significant corridor through this arid landscape. This route follows the contours of Powder Rim and passes through the Cherokee Draw area, reflecting the long-standing reliance on these natural pathways.

Water management is the primary human imprint on the land, visible through a network of catchments such as Chimney Reservoir, Short Wash Reservoir, and Rock Ridge Reservoir. Named points like Rotten Springs and Peeler Spring identify critical water stops in the rugged hills north of the Sweetwater Co Moffat Co line. The map captures the complex topography of the Cherokee Basin, where the landscape is carved by features like Cedar Breaks Draw and Reader Cabin Draw.