1953 Map of Bradley Peak

About this map

Bradley Peak and the high ridges of the Seminoe Mountains dominate this early 1950s survey of the Wyoming backcountry. The landscape reflects a transition from early pioneer transit to mid-century industrial interests, anchored by the Elkhorn Stage Station (Ruins) and the Seminoe Road. While agricultural life is represented by the R S Ranch (Aband) and Boot Ranch (Aband), the map captures active extractive efforts such as the Sunday Morning Mine (Active) and a Coal Mine to the south. The complex drainage of Deweese Creek and the Junk Creek watershed is clearly delineated alongside unique geological features like the Sand Dunes near Bear Mountain. This survey was conducted as part of the Department of the Interior's Missouri River Basin development program, documenting a moment when old stage routes were giving way to modern infrastructure like the nearby Pipe Line.