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2015 Map of Seminoe Dam SW

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Seminoe Dam SW
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 landscape of Carbon County is defined here by the waters of the North Platte River and the sweeping reach of the Seminoe Reservoir. In this 2015 survey, the interplay between water management and the arid terrain is evident as the reservoir pushes into the drainages of Hurt Cr and the larger river system. The topography is dominated by prominent uplifts like Cheyenne Ridge and ID Ridge, which divide the various seasonal drainages and draws that characterize this part of the Wyoming interior.

Evidence of local geography and hydrology is found in features like O'Brien Spring and the curiously named Stinkhole Draw, reflecting the specialized language used to describe this environment. Reliable access through this sparsely populated territory is maintained via Seminoe Rd, a primary transit artery connecting the remote ridges and water features. The map provides a clear look at the intricate network of creeks, including Coal Cr and O'Brien Cr, as they wind through the high-altitude basins.