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2017 Map of Wamsutter

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Wamsutter stands as a focal point of infrastructure and transport in this high desert landscape, positioned along the major corridor that traverses the southern reaches of the state. The town's grid is detailed with local streets such as Murray Ave, Bugas Ave, and Tipton St, reflecting the concentrated footprint of this crossroads community. North and south of the settlement, the terrain is defined by wide drainages including Latham Draw and Hansen Draw, which cut through the open land in an area increasingly shaped by energy infrastructure, as evidenced by the prominence of Pipeline Rd.

The eastern edge of the map follows the significant administrative boundary of the Sweetwater Co Carbon Co line. Transportation remains a dominant theme, from the established Wamsutter-Crooks Gap Rd heading north to the specific planning seen in the Wamsutter Bridge Road Realignment. This 2017 survey documents the modern industrial and logistical character of the Red Desert region, where traditional ranching landscapes meet the demands of contemporary transit and energy development.