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2012 Map of Sweetwater Station

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The Sweetwater River winds through this Central Wyoming landscape, marking a historical corridor defined by long-established trails and ranching operations. The map details the crossing point at Sweetwater Crossing and the nearby Sweetwater Station, sites deeply connected to the western migration era. Traces of the historic Oregon Trl remain visible, cutting across the terrain toward the river.

Agricultural development in this arid region is evidenced by an extensive network of irrigation infrastructure, including the National Ditch and several others named for local families, such as the Graham and Farmsley Ditch Number 1. This water system supports scattered homesteads like Countryman Ranch, Flagg Ranch, and Jamerman Ranch. The map also identifies local landmarks used for navigation and land management, such as Slide Windmill and the broad Government Meadows to the north.