1953 Map of Atlantic City

About this map

Atlantic City serves as the focal point for this mid-century survey of the Wyoming gold mining district, where mining history and transcontinental migration patterns intersect. The landscape is marked by hard-rock operations such as the Tabor Grand Mine, Mary Ellen Mine, and St Louis Mines, located near Mill Hill and a Custom Mill. These industrial sites are juxtaposed with the deep ruts of the Oregon Trail and the South Pass Stage Road, which traverse the high desert terrain. To the south, the Sweetwater River winds past the Burnt Ranch (Historical) and the Burnt Ranch Historical Monument, indicating the location's significance as a way station. Along the creeks and gulches, individual family legacies are preserved through labels for the Hyde Homestead, Ober Homestead, and the S Lazy Y Ranch, providing a detailed look at the ranching and settlement patterns established after the peak of the gold rush.