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2021 Map of Wild Horse Mountain

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Wild Horse Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Wild Horse Mtn and the Haystack Mountains anchor this high desert landscape in central Wyoming, where rugged drainage systems and ridges define the terrain. The map reveals a network of seasonal watercourses like Bothwell Cr and Rankin Cr that cut through the north, while Coal Creek Canyon and Corral Canyon dominate the southern sections. This area of Carbon County is characterized by significant topographical features such as Cheyenne Ridge and the Coal Creek Rim, indicating a geography shaped by erosion and distinct elevations.

Evidence of local navigation and land use is present through Stone Ranch Rd and the vital Cheyenne Spring. The presence of named draws like Coal Springs Draw and secluded spots like Blind Canyon and the high Pool Table suggests a region primarily utilized for ranching and resource management. The lack of concentrated settlements underscores the open, high-altitude character of the Wyoming basin during this era.