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1979 Map of Bairoil

Name: 1979 Topographic Map of Bairoil
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

Green Mountain and the Ferris Mountains dominate this high-desert landscape in south-central Wyoming, where the drainage patterns of Crooks Creek and Lost Soldier Creek define the local topography. This 1970s survey captures the region's isolated settlement pattern, centered on the oil and mining outposts of Bairoil and Jeffrey City. The map reveals a specialized industrial landscape, showing the location of the Sunday Morning Mine, Bradley Mine, and several local infrastructure markers like the Landing Strip near Jeffrey City.

The hydrography of the Great Divide Basin is well-documented, featuring terminal water bodies like Lost Soldier Lake and Soda Lake. Transportation is largely restricted to the corridor of Route 287, which connects the small junction of Lamont to the wider region. Beyond the settled areas, the map provides detail for the surrounding ridges, including Whiskey Ridge and Windy Ridge, illustrating the transition from river valleys to the high mountain ranges.