The Big Sandy River winds through this arid expanse of Sweetwater County, shaping a drainage system characterized by significant local landmarks like Simpson Gulch, Carlson Draw, and Bone Draw. The landscape reflects a high-desert environment where water-driven topography is the defining feature, showing the intricate network of seasonal washes that feed into the primary river channel. Human presence is marked by a grid of rural infrastructure, including Lower Farson Cutoff Rd and Cr-8, which facilitate movement across the sprawling township lines of T24N and T25N. Near the southern boundary, the appearance of Main St S suggests the periphery of a settled area, providing a point of reference for those studying the growth of communities in this portion of Wyoming.
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1954 · Rock Springs
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1955 · Lander
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Lander
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Rock Springs
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1961 · Lander
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1962 · Rock Springs
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1963 · Gasson Bridge
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1963 · Pittman Well
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1968 · Farson
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1968 · Twelvemile Knoll
USGS Topo · 1:24,000