Mellor Mtn and the steep elevation of Laney Rim dominate this high-desert landscape in Sweetwater County. The terrain is defined by a network of drainage systems, including the headwaters of Dans Creek and the meandering path of Salt Wells Cr. Historically significant water sources like Titsworth Spring, Gap Spring, and Buffalo Spring are dispersed throughout the region, highlighting the critical importance of reliable water in this arid environment. The map details a rugged geography of basins and canyons, such as Tommy James Basin and McCort Canyon, which are navigated by a sparse network of county roads including Co RD 27 and Ramsey Ranch Rd. This area reflects the traditional land use of the Wyoming interior, where life and transit were dictated by the availability of springs and the natural corridors formed by gaps like Titsworth Gap.
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1954 · Rock Springs
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Rock Springs
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1962 · Rock Springs
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1963 · Maxon Ranch
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1963 · Titsworth Gap
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1963 · Richards Gap
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1963 · Four J Rim
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1963 · Potter Mountain
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1963 · Red Creek Ranch
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1968 · Mud Springs Ranch
USGS Topo · 1:24,000