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1950 Map of Brookhurst

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Brookhurst
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1950
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1950

About this map

The North Platte River corridors of central Wyoming define this 1950 survey, capturing a landscape where ranching and early energy infrastructure meet the foothills of Casper Mountain. The settlement of Brookhurst serves as a local hub near the river, situated alongside the tracks of the Chicago and Northwestern and Chicago Burlington and Quincy railroads. Notable local landmarks like Mystery Bridge and the Pratt Spur indicate the importance of transport and river crossings in this era.

Industrial development is visible through a scattered network of pipelines and a Gravel Pit near Strouds, while the southern reaches of the map transition into higher terrain featuring the Hat Six Hogback. Genealogists and local historians can locate established family holdings such as Jones Ranch and Hat Six Ranch, alongside the Muddy Sch which served the rural population gathered around the banks of Muddy Creek.