2017 Map of South Barrel Spring

About this map

The Sweetwater and Carbon County line bisects this 2017 survey, revealing a high-desert landscape defined by vital water infrastructure and drainage patterns. The hydrology of the region is centered on features like South Barrel Spring and Stratton Spring, which anchor a network of ephemeral watercourses including Barrel Springs Draw and South Barrel Springs Draw. To manage the scarce surface water in this arid environment, a series of man-made structures are evident, from the Dad Dail Reservoir to specialized water management points such as Detention Dam 1594 Number 3 and Mexican Flats Reservoir Number 1. A handful of established routes, notably Windmill Draw Rd and W Hangout Rd, provide the primary access through the grid-surveyed townships of this expansive rangeland.