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2015 Map of Sage

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Sage and the adjacent settlement of Leefe anchor this western Wyoming landscape where the high-desert terrain meets essential water management systems. The map detail highlights how local topography, such as Boulder Ridge and Sillem Ridge, dictates the path of infrastructure like the Twin Cr Ditch and the winding course of Twin Cr. These drainage patterns, including Collett Cr and Bridger Fork, reveal a land defined by its hydrology, where isolated water sources like Gooseberry Spring and the Thomas Reservoir were critical for livestock and the small communities of Carlson and Sage.

The intersection of State Highways 30 and 89 marks a central transit point in Lincoln County, cutting through the natural breaks of Nugget Canyon and Bulldog Hollow. For researchers of Wyoming's rural development, the map provides a clear picture of how early 21st-century ranching and transportation hubs aligned with the contours of the Bear River plateau, centered around the high point of Eli Hill.