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2017 Map of South Superior

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of South Superior
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

South Superior and Superior serve as the primary human settlements in this arid high-altitude landscape of Sweetwater County, Wyoming. The terrain is defined by dramatic geological features such as Hatcher Mesa, Leucite Hills, and the Continental Divide, which traverses the central portion of the map. Traces of local history are evident in the naming of physical landmarks like Emmons Cone and Zirkel Mesa, while Horsethief Canyon hints at the region's colorful frontier past.

Water management and natural drainage are critical in this environment, represented by numerous ephemeral features like Table Wash, Deadman Wash, and Potash Wash. Transportation is facilitated by a network of local routes including the Superior Cutoff Rd and Co Rd 18. For genealogists, the Mountain View Cem. south of town provides a specific point of interest for tracing local family histories within this desert community.