2017 Map of Tipton

About this map

The Continental Divide winds through this high desert portion of Sweetwater County, marking the hydrological crest of the continent. Historically significant as a transportation corridor, the southern portion of the map is dominated by the Union Pacific railroad and Interstate 80, which facilitate movement across the arid interior. The tiny settlements of Tipton and Robinson are located along these primary transit lines, serving as isolated outposts in a landscape defined by expansive drainage systems like Salt Sage Draw and Smiley Draw. To the northeast, the terrain slopes toward the Red Desert Basin, a region characterized by its lack of exterior drainage. The map reveals the intricate network of service roads, including Tipton Station Rd and various BLM roads, which provide access to this sparse but topographically complex environment during the early 21st century.