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1967 Map of Circle Ridge

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Circle Ridge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

Circle Ridge Oil Field dominates this high-altitude landscape within the Wind River Indian Reservation, revealing a mid-century petroleum economy defined by pump stations and remote outposts. The terrain is marked by significant geological structures, notably the Maverick Spring Dome and Rattlesnake Ridge, which dictated the placement of industrial infrastructure and seasonal ranching camps.

Isolated habitations such as Vincent Cabin, Porter Cabin Cow Camp, and the Collins Place represent the human footprint in a region where water sources like Kanaugh Lake and Red Spring were vital. The map documents an intricate network of primitive access routes, including Blue Draw Road and various jeep trails, which connected scattered oil wells and drill holes across the rugged breaks of Dry Muddy Creek.