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2017 Map of Wade

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Wade
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Wade serves as a primary geographic marker in this section of Carbon County, where the high-plains landscape is defined by an intricate network of seasonal and perennial drainage systems. The irrigation history of the region is evident through the Mutual Ditch, which cuts through the northern sections, while the natural topography is shaped by the carved paths of Bridger Cr and its northern and southern forks. Further south, Castle Coulee and Cottonwood Cr provide distinct terrain markers for those tracing historical land use or watershed patterns.

Transportation through these foothills relies on long-established routes like Pryor Mtn Rd and Pryor Mt Rd, which connect the scattered rural interests of the area. The presence of the Depression Reservoir suggests a focused effort on water management in an environment where intermittent streams like Jack Cr dominate the local hydrology. This 2017 survey provides a precise look at the township and range divisions across the T7S and T8S boundaries.