2021 Map of Spanish Mine

About this map

The Ferris Mountains dominate the southern landscape of this Carbon County quadrangle, where high-elevation terrain transitions into the broad drainage basins of central Wyoming. This modern survey illustrates a rugged ranching and mining environment defined by deep natural draws like Pole Canyon and expansive grazing lands such as Arkansas Flats. The namesake Spanish Mine is situated among these peaks, representing the long-standing mineral interests that have shaped the human footprint in this part of the state. Water remains the primary shaper of the valley floors, with Arkansas Cr and its tributaries, including E Arkansas Cr, carving through the Arkansas Basin. The presence of established routes like Co RD 499 provides insight into the infrastructure required to service these remote upland sites.