1952 Map of Antelope Ridge

About this map

The Wind River Indian Reservation covers the southern portion of this high-altitude landscape, where the Owl Creek Mountains form a massive northern barrier along the boundary of Hot Springs and Fremont counties. The terrain is defined by complex drainage systems and structural geological features, notably the Maverick Spring Dome in the southwest corner. Water management is central to the area's utility, evidenced by the presence of the Blue Draw Ditch and several livestock or irrigation water sources like Bargee Reservoir and Pearl Res. Erosion has carved distinct landforms such as Red Basin and Antelope Basin, which are bisected by seasonal watercourses like Antelope Springs Creek and Dry Muddy Creek. This survey captures the region just as petroleum exploration was becoming established, marked by an isolated Oil Well near the Maverick Spring oil field area.