1968 Map of Baxter

About this map

The Overland Trail cuts across this high desert landscape of Sweetwater County, tracing a historic path of western migration alongside the industrial corridor of the Union Pacific railroad. The terrain is dominated by the expansive depression of the North Baxter Basin and South Baxter Basin, where the drainage of Bitter Creek flows toward the west. This 1968 survey, with 1970s photogrammetric updates, highlights the region's mid-century energy development, evidenced by numerous Gas Wells and drill holes scattered across the sagebrush. Centered in the quadrangle, the Rock Springs Airport serves as a modern landmark, while a prominent Radio Tower stands on the eastern ridgeline. The map provides a detailed view of the infrastructure supporting Wyoming’s ranching and resource extraction economy during a period of steady industrial transition.