2015 Map of Spanish Mine

About this map

The Spanish Mine is situated in the southern reaches of this Carbon County landscape, nestled along the northern slopes of the Ferris Mountains. This high-desert terrain is defined by its drainage systems and distinct geographic depressions, including the broad Arkansas Basin and the adjacent Arkansas Flats. These features illustrate the complex water management and topographic challenges of central Wyoming, where seasonal flows from Rush Cr and Arkansas Cr carve through the arid plains. The presence of Pole Canyon further emphasizes the elevation changes between the mountain range and the valley floor. Historically, the area represents a intersection of resource extraction and rugged ranching territory, with CR-499 providing the primary transit route through the foothills. The map provides a detailed view of the township and range divisions, such as t27n r86w, which structured the land claims of early settlers and mining interests.