1956 Map of Bolten Ranch

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Overland Trail history is clearly visible on this 1950s survey of the Wyoming high country, where the historic thoroughfare cuts across the landscape near Bolten Ranch. This cattle ranching and coal-mining district is defined by a series of deep drainage draws and creeks, including Little Sage Creek and La Marsh Creek. The topography is dominated by prominent landmarks like Sheep Mtn and the distinctively named Choke Cherry Knob, providing a clear picture of the terrain before modern development altered these routes.