1980s Maps of Johnson County, Wyoming

1. 1981 Map of Midwest

   

   1981 Midwest

   1981 Print · USGS

   The energy-rich plains of central Wyoming are mapped here during the early eighties, highlighting the massive Salt Creek Oil Field. Local historians can trace the rail lines of the Burlington Northern Railroad and locate landmarks like Teapot Rock and the town of Midwest.

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4. 1981 Map of Antelope Draw, 1982 Print

   

   1981 Antelope Draw

   1982 Print · USGS

   The high plains of Johnson County are shown here in the early eighties, a time of quiet ranching activity. Genealogists and local historians can locate Crain Ranch, Crain Sch, and the topography surrounding Reno Hill.

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7. 1982 Map of Lysite

   

   1982 Lysite

   1982 Print · USGS

   Central Wyoming's high plains and mountain foothills are captured here in the early 1980s, centered on the ranching and rail outposts of Natrona and Fremont Counties. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Burlington Northern and the Old Railroad Grade through Lysite, Lost Cabin, and Arminto.

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10. 1984 Map of Edgerton

    

    1984 Edgerton

    1984 Print · USGS

    The high plains of Natrona County come into focus in the 1980s, centered on the settlement of Edgerton. Researchers can trace the complex network of arid-land drainage systems like Coal Draw, Dead Ford Draw, and the meandering Salt Creek.

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13. 1984 Map of Sawmill Canyon

    

    1984 Sawmill Canyon

    1984 Print · USGS

    The high ranching country of east-central Wyoming is shown here in the mid-1980s as it spans four county lines. Researchers can trace the rugged drainage systems of the Pine Ridge including Sawmill Canyon, Wind Creek, and the North Fork Powder R.

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16. 1984 Map of Fraker Mountain

    

    1984 Fraker Mountain

    1984 Print · USGS

    Johnson County’s high country is captured here in the 1980s, showcasing a landscape of steep ridges and remote springs. Researchers can trace historic ranching and geography through features like the Stone Corrals, Fraker Pass, and the Red Wall Ditch.

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19. 1984 Map of Barnum

    

    1984 Barnum

    1984 Print · USGS

    Barnum and the foothills of the Big Horns appear in this mid-seventies survey of Johnson County. Researchers can trace historical irrigation via the White Panther Ditch or locate landmarks like Castle Rock and the Minecke Trail.

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22. 1984 Map of Poker Butte

    

    1984 Poker Butte

    1984 Print · USGS

    The Powder River forks and the legendary Hole-in-the-Wall country are mapped here during the mid-1980s. Local history researchers can locate ranch sites like Ed O. Taylor and landmarks of the outlaws' era such as Outlaw Cave and the Hole In The Wall Slope.

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25. 1984 Map of Packsaddle Canyon

    

    1984 Packsaddle Canyon

    1984 Print · USGS

    Johnson County’s high ranchlands and river canyons are captured in the early 1980s, revealing a landscape of remote mining and water management. Trace old operations like the Top Hand Mine or locate family-named landmarks such as Charlie Brown Springs and Dancehall Flats.

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28. 1984 Map of Hole-in-the-wall

    

    1984 Hole-in-the-wall

    1984 Print · USGS

    Johnson County ranchlands are captured in the late seventies, centered on the famous Hole-In-The-Wall pass and the Red Wall escarpment. Local historians can trace the movement of livestock and water through sites like the shearing pens, Bar C Gap, and Buffalo Creek.

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31. 1984 Map of The Horn

    

    1984 The Horn

    1984 Print · USGS

    The high ridges and canyons of Johnson County are shown here in the 1980s, revealing a landscape defined by water rights and ranching infrastructure. Researchers can trace the paths of the Morgareidge Ditch and Coachy Ditch alongside landmarks like Specimen Hill and Dancehall.

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