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2021 Map of Separation Rim

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

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

The Continental Divide National Scenic Trl winds through this high-elevation landscape in Carbon County, crossing the distinct geological boundary of the Separation Rim. This terrain is defined by its arid basins and ephemeral water bodies, including Mahoney Lake, Bull Spring Lake, and Soda Lake to the north. The elevation drops from the heights of Coyote Springs Rim toward the expansive Separation Flats, where the drainage of Separation Cr begins its course.

A sense of isolation dominates the topography, punctuated only by Co RD 63 and a few secondary tracks. The local hydrology is characterized by intermittent flows like Bulls Cr and the presence of Separation Point Lake near the prominent landmark of Separation Point. For those studying the high desert environment of southern Wyoming, the map illustrates the precise intersection of the continental divide with the ancient geological formations of the Rim.