1957 Map of Bonneville

About this map

Chicago Burlington and Quincy and Chicago and North Western rail lines converge at Bonneville, a critical junction in this high desert landscape of Fremont County. The infrastructure here is heavily tied to water and transit, with the Bonneville Reservoir and its Spillway managing the flow of Tough Creek. To the west, the Boysen Reservation Withdrawal Area marks a significant federal land designation during the development of the Missouri River Basin project. The settlement of Siddons and the Shoshoni Airport sit at the southern edge of the quadrangle, while a Gaging Station on Badwater Creek monitors the vital, seasonal water supply. The map records a moment when these two major railroads dominated the valley floor, passing through small stops like Ford to support the regional ranching and transport economy.