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2021 Map of Sulphur Springs

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Sulphur Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

The Willows marks a central point of settlement in this part of Carbon County, where the high plains of Wyoming meet a complex system of seasonal drainages. The landscape is defined by the carved topography of Alamosa Gulch and Snowshoe Canyon to the north, giving way to the elevated terrain of The Sand Hills. This area highlights the importance of water management in a semi-arid environment, anchored by J O Reservoir and a network of creeks including Muddy Cr and Cow Cr.

Transportation through this high-elevation territory relies on historic routes such as Twenty Mile Rd and J O Rd, which navigate around features like Buck Springs Draw and Horse Gulch. The detailed township and range grid, including t17n r90w, illustrates the systematic division of public and private lands across this ranching and watershed district. Researchers will find a clear record of 21st-century land use and natural landmarks like Bear Gulch and Hay Gulch.