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1986 Map of Steamboat Mountain

Name: 1986 Topographic Map of Steamboat Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

Steamboat Mountain dominates this high-altitude landscape in the mid-1980s, where the Continental Divide winds through the desert terrain of Sweetwater County. The map details a complex system of drainage and seasonal water sources, featuring Carson Lakes and the seasonally dry Dry Lake. This arid environment is defined by its geological features, from the Leucite Hills in the southwest to the prominence of Split Rock and Blind Canyon in the north.

Evidence of human activity is limited to a network of 4WD trails, emphasizing the isolation of the area. Significant landmarks for navigation and local history include Endlich Hill, Hague Hill, and several vital water points like Split Rock Spring, Pine Spring, and Iron Spring. These springs and reservoirs, such as Brown Rock Reservoir, illustrate the critical importance of water management in the Wyoming backcountry during this era.