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1968 Map of Bitter Creek NE

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Bitter Creek NE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

The Continental Divide winds through this high desert terrain in the late 1960s, a geographic spine that separates the western and eastern watersheds of the continent. This portion of Sweetwater County is dominated by the industrial infrastructure of the Patrick Draw Oil Field, characterized by a network of Pipelines and numerous extraction sites. The landscape is marked by resource development, including several Gas Wells, an Oil Well, and a specialized Gas Plant situated in the southern sections.

Transport and logistics are centered around the east-west corridor of Interstate 80 30, where a series of Rest Areas accommodate travelers. Water management in this arid environment is evidenced by features like Tenmile Well, Mud Lake Well, and the prominent drainage of Tenmile Draw. The survey also documents localized infrastructure such as Radio Towers and a Gravel Pit, providing a detailed look at the utility and extraction patterns of the Wyoming interior during this era of energy production.