1969 Map of Big Sandy Reservoir SE

About this map

The Emigrant Trail bisects the high plains of this Wyoming landscape, following the southern reaches of the Little Sandy Creek. This survey captures a remote section of the historic westward migration route, specifically featuring the (Sublette Cutoff) which separates from the main trail near the Sublette and Sweetwater County line. The terrain is marked by essential water management features for this arid region, including Chambers Ditch and reservoirs like Little Sandy Res No 2 and Little Sandy Res No 3. Industrial activity is sparse, noted primarily by the presence of Spicer Well No 2, indicating mineral exploration or water extraction during the late 1960s. The map illustrates a landscape where modern infrastructure and historic trail paths overlap near the edge of the Big Sandy drainage.