1953 Map of Atlantic City

About this map

Atlantic City sits at the northern edge of this high-plateau landscape, a settlement deeply shaped by the mining industry. The 1953 survey captures the complex network of extraction sites surrounding the town, including the Tabor Grand Mine, Mary Ellen Mine, and the St Louis Mine, all supported by a Custom Mill at Rock Creek. To the south, the terrain descends toward the Sweetwater River, where the historic path of the Oregon Trail is traced across the landscape. Along this corridor, legacy sites like the Burnt Ranch (Historical) and the Burnt Ranch Historical Monument mark the intersection of pioneer migration and cattle ranching. Scattered homesteads such as the Obert Homestead and Hyde Homestead illustrate the isolated agricultural efforts made in the shadow of Anthony Ridge and various gulches. The survey provides an invaluable record of family-named landmarks and historical crossings like Last Crossing No 9 before the modern era.