1968 Map of Baxter

About this map

North Baxter Basin and South Baxter Basin define this high-desert landscape in the late 1960s, showing a region deeply tied to energy extraction and transportation. The corridor of the Union Pacific railroad and Bitter Creek runs through the northern section, following a path long established by the historic Overland Trail. This convergence of historic wagon routes and modern rail highlights the area's role as a vital transit artery across the continental divide. Industrial development is evident through numerous gas wells and scattered drill holes across the basins, while the presence of the Rock Springs Airport and a prominent Radio Tower indicates the area's mid-century modernization as a regional hub for Sweetwater County.