Old Maps of Bessemer Bend, Wyoming for Hiking & Exploration

Hike through history with 8 historic maps of Bessemer Bend. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.

  • Rediscover forgotten places: Map out old mining camps, roads, and footpaths that no longer exist on modern maps.
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  • Made for exploration: Popular among hikers, overlanders, and local history lovers.

Use these maps to find adventure and explore the hidden past of Bessemer Bend.


Bessemer Bend, WY maps

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  1. 1950 Map of Emigrant Gap, 1952 Print
    1950 Map of Emigrant Gap, 1952 Print
    1950 Emigrant Gap
    1952 Print · USGS
    The central Wyoming plains meet the river's edge in 1950, showing a landscape defined by pioneer history and modern water management. Researchers can locate the historic Oregon Trail and its marker, the Old Goose Egg Ranch House (Ruins), and the rural Bessemer School.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1955 Map of Casper, 1977 Print
    1955 Map of Casper, 1977 Print
    1955 Casper
    1977 Print · USGS
    Central Wyoming in the mid-fifties is defined by its massive water projects and an emerging energy economy centered around Casper. Genealogists and historians can trace old ranching outposts like Ervay alongside industrial sites such as the Uranium Mill and Poison Spider Oil Field.

  3. 1958 Map of Casper
    1958 Map of Casper
    1958 Casper
    1958 Print · USGS
    Central Wyoming in the late fifties is defined by its massive high-desert reservoirs and the burgeoning energy infrastructure around Casper. Genealogists and researchers can trace remote outposts like Bairoil and Love Ranch or locate the Poison Spider Oil Field.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1960 Map of Emigrant Gap, 1963 Print
    1960 Map of Emigrant Gap, 1963 Print
    1960 Emigrant Gap
    1963 Print · USGS
    Central Wyoming's overland trails and river bends are captured here in the early 1960s. Genealogists and historians can trace the historic Oregon Trail past the Old Goose Egg Ranchhouse and the distinctive Red Buttes.
    3 unique versions available

  5. 1962 Map of Casper
    1962 Map of Casper
    1962 Casper
    1962 Print · USGS
    Central Wyoming during the early sixties was a landscape of expanding energy production and massive water projects. Researchers can trace the mid-century footprint of the Lost Soldier Oil Field, the development of Casper Air Terminal, and the irrigation network of Pathfinder Reservoir.

  6. 1979 Map of Casper, 1980 Print
    1979 Map of Casper, 1980 Print
    1979 Casper
    1980 Print · USGS
    Casper and the North Platte River valley are documented here during the late seventies, showing the city's growth against the backdrop of the Laramie Mountains. Researchers can trace the historic Emigrant Trail past Bessemer Mountain or locate family plots at Highland Cem.

  7. 1988 Map of Casper
    1988 Map of Casper
    1988 Casper
    1988 Print · USGS
    High plains and mountain ranges define Central Wyoming in the late eighties, centered on the growth of the Casper urban corridor. Genealogists and researchers can trace the rail lines of the Chicago and North Western RR or locate small outposts like Jeffrey City and Bairoil.

  8. 2021 Map of Emigrant Gap, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Emigrant Gap, 2021 Print
    2021 Emigrant Gap
    2021 Print · USGS
    Natrona County settlement and high-plains geography are documented here during the early 2020s. Researchers can trace the winding North Platte River past Bessemer Bend and locate engineering landmarks like Tunnel Number 6 and Emigrant Gap.

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