1966 Map of Big Trails NE

About this map

Washakie County ranchlands define this 1966 topographic survey, showing a landscape shaped by remote operations and essential water sources. The map records the Canyon Creek Ranch in the north and the Taylor Bros Ranch near the center, alongside several family-named water features such as Taylor Spring and Coyote Spring. This era in Wyoming's history saw the continued importance of high-country grazing, supported by a network of unimproved tracks like Mazet Road and the Spring Creek Road. A notable cultural landmark appears in the northeast: the Rome Girl Scout National Center Road, indicating the presence of regional youth organizations. For researchers of western land use, the inclusion of a Landing Strip near W Diamond Ranch illustrates the transition toward aerial support for managing expansive sheep and cattle operations in the mid-20th century.