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2012 Map of Sulphur Bar Spring

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Sulphur Bar Spring
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Sulphur Bar Spring sits as a central water source in this high desert landscape of Sweetwater County, Wyoming. The terrain is defined by a sparse but vital network of water features including Mitten Springs and Arnold Spring, which feed into the seasonal drainages of Sulphur Cr and its various branches. The presence of these named springs suggests their historical importance for livestock and travelers in an otherwise arid region.

Transportation through this territory is anchored by the 3 Forks-Atlantic City Rd, a route connecting remote outposts and historical mining districts. To the south, the drainage of W Alkali Cr and the catchment of Daley Lake provide further evidence of how water dictated movement and land use. The map reveals a specialized Wyoming landscape where geography is largely defined by the intersection of ephemeral creeks and isolated springs.