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1965 Map of Bridger

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Bridger
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

The Union Pacific railroad corridor defines the southern landscape of this mid-1960s Uinta County survey, tracing the winding path of Muddy Creek near the small settlement of Bridger. This area serves as a critical transportation artery through the high desert, where the Carter Cutoff Road provides transit across the northern reaches. The terrain is marked by distinctive geological formations, including the prominent north-south ridge known as the Hogsback, which rises above Cumberland Flats.

Evidence of local industry and natural features are scattered throughout the quadrangle, from Gravel Pits and a documented Drill Hole to drainage patterns like Lost Sheep Draw and Albert Creek. The presence of Scullys Gap offers a natural passage through the ridgeline, while Antelope marks a secondary point along the rail line, illustrating the sparse but strategic settlement pattern dictated by the region's topography and water sources.