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1959 Map of Barlow Gap

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Barlow Gap
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

Granite Mountains peaks and high desert plains define this 1950s landscape in Natrona County, where isolated cattle operations represent the primary human imprint. The terrain is marked by high-altitude features like Goat Mountain and Bald Mountain, while the drainage of Dry Creek and Barlow Springs Draw carves through the arid flats. Cultural markers are centered on legacy ranching operations, including the Circle Bar Ranch and the Seven D Ranch.

Evidence of historical land use is found at the Vide Homestead (Aband), reflecting the difficulty of maintaining permanent settlements in this high-plains environment. Remarkable specialized features like a remote Airstrip and a Racetrack near Dry Creek suggest a localized center of activity. Strategic passage through the mountains is facilitated by Barlow Gap and Crilly Gap, which connect the draws and spring-fed areas of this high-elevation region.