Old Maps of Rock Springs, Wyoming for Hiking & Exploration

Hike through history with 16 historic maps of Rock Springs. 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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Use these maps to find adventure and explore the hidden past of Rock Springs.


Rock Springs, WY maps

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  1. 1908 Map of Rock Springs, 1960 Print
    1908 Map of Rock Springs, 1960 Print
    1908 Rock Springs
    1960 Print · USGS
    Rock Springs and the surrounding coal districts thrive along the Union Pacific corridor in the early 1900s. Researchers can trace the industrial layout of Blairtown, the railroad siding at Baxter, and the paths of Bitter Creek and Sweetwater Creek.

  2. 1910 Map of Rock Springs
    1910 Map of Rock Springs
    1910 Rock Springs
    1910 Print · USGS
    Rock Springs and the surrounding high desert are captured here during a pivotal era of railroad expansion and mining growth. Researchers can trace the early layout of Rock Springs and Blairtown or locate smaller outposts like Gunn and Baxter along the Union Pacific line.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1954 Map of Rock Springs, 1969 Print
    1954 Map of Rock Springs, 1969 Print
    1954 Rock Springs
    1969 Print · USGS
    Southern Wyoming at the peak of the mid-century energy boom is defined by the vital rail corridor and the high desert of the Red Desert Basin. Trace the development of mining towns like Superior and Reliance alongside the Union Pacific RR and historical landmarks like Pilot Butte.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1958 Map of Rock Springs
    1958 Map of Rock Springs
    1958 Rock Springs
    1958 Print · USGS
    The high desert of Sweetwater County comes into focus during the mid-1950s, centered on the rail-and-road corridor through Rock Springs. Genealogists and historians can trace family landholdings and infrastructure at Barnhart Ranch, Little America, and the Union Pacific line.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1961 Map of Pilot Butte, 1964 Print
    1961 Map of Pilot Butte, 1964 Print
    1961 Pilot Butte
    1964 Print · USGS
    Sweetwater County ranching and transit patterns are preserved here during the early sixties. Researchers can trace historic routes like Chiltons Cutoff or locate landmarks such as Fourteenmile Ranch and Pilot Butte.
    3 unique versions available

  6. 1961 Map of Kanda, 1964 Print
    1961 Map of Kanda, 1964 Print
    1961 Kanda
    1964 Print · USGS
    Sweetwater County at the start of the sixties reveals the intersection of pioneer history and modern infrastructure. You can trace the Overland Trail as it mirrors the Union Pacific line past the settlement of Kanda and Bitter Creek.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1962 Map of Rock Springs
    1962 Map of Rock Springs
    1962 Rock Springs
    1962 Print · USGS
    The high desert of Sweetwater County in the early 1960s reveals a rugged ranching and energy landscape centered on Rock Springs. Genealogists can trace family holdings like the Erikson-Kent Ranch and Barnhart Ranch alongside the Union Pacific line.

  8. 1968 Map of Rock Springs, 1972 Print
    1968 Map of Rock Springs, 1972 Print
    1968 Rock Springs
    1972 Print · USGS
    Rock Springs and the surrounding Sweetwater County high desert are captured here in the late sixties as the city expanded around its industrial roots. Trace the legacy of the western frontier and energy economy through the Overland Trail, Swanson Mine, and Mountain View Cem.
    3 unique versions available

  9. 1968 Map of Reliance, 1972 Print
    1968 Map of Reliance, 1972 Print
    1968 Reliance
    1972 Print · USGS
    Sweetwater County coal country and rail history are well-documented here in the late sixties. Trace the industrial landscape of the Union Pacific through old settlements like Reliance, Winton, and Dines, or follow the winding Killpecker Creek.

  10. 1968 Map of Baxter, 1972 Print
    1968 Map of Baxter, 1972 Print
    1968 Baxter
    1972 Print · USGS
    Sweetwater County during the late sixties serves as a vital corridor for western transit and energy production. Map collectors and historians can trace the historic Overland Trail alongside the Union Pacific rail line and the Rock Springs Airport.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1981 Map of Rock Springs
    1981 Map of Rock Springs
    1981 Rock Springs
    1981 Print · USGS
    Sweetwater County at the start of the 1980s shows a landscape of industrial energy and historic routes. Trace the path of the Emigrant Trail past Little America or explore mining sites like Westvaco Shaft No 1.

  12. 2021 Map of Baxter, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Baxter, 2021 Print
    2021 Baxter
    2021 Print · USGS
    Sweetwater County's high-desert basins are captured here in the early twenty-first century as a hub of regional infrastructure. You can trace the logistics of the high plains through Baxter, the Rock Springs- Sweetwater County Airport, and Bitter Cr.

  13. 2021 Map of Kanda, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Kanda, 2021 Print
    2021 Kanda
    2021 Print · USGS
    The high desert outskirts of Rock Springs come into focus in 2021, showing where suburban growth meets the western benchlands. Genealogists and historians can trace the path of the Old Lincoln Hwy past Kanda and the foothills of White Mtn.

  14. 2021 Map of Pilot Butte, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Pilot Butte, 2021 Print
    2021 Pilot Butte
    2021 Print · USGS
    Sweetwater County shows its high-desert character in the early 2020s as the northern suburbs meet the open range. Researchers can trace the expansion of North Rock Springs and locate landmarks like Pilot Butte and Rest Haven Memorial Gardens.

  15. 2021 Map of Reliance, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Reliance, 2021 Print
    2021 Reliance
    2021 Print · USGS
    The area north of Rock Springs is shown in the early 2020s, highlighting the settlement of Reliance and the surrounding basin. Trace the local road network and drainage patterns along Killpecker Cr and through the North Baxter Basin.

  16. 2021 Map of Rock Springs, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Rock Springs, 2021 Print
    2021 Rock Springs
    2021 Print · USGS
    Rock Springs and the high desert of Sweetwater County are shown here in the early twenty-first century as the city expanded across the basins. Researchers can trace the development of Blairtown, locate the Rock Springs Cem, and follow the winding course of Bitter Cr.

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