1984 Map of Coal Hill

About this map

The Cheyenne River and its western headwaters define this high-plains landscape in Converse County, where the transition from ranching terrain to industrial excavation is clearly visible. The southern portion of the map is dominated by a substantial Open Pit Mine located just north of the namesake Coal Hill, reflecting the intensive resource extraction that characterizes this region of Wyoming. The area's complex drainage network includes the Dry Fork, Phillips Creek, and Brown Springs Creek, all feeding into the larger river system. To the north, the Sage Creek Divide and the elevated terrain of Blizzard Heights provide a natural boundary for the watershed. Small-scale operations like Gravel Pits and prominent landmarks like Red Butte further punctuate a landscape shaped by both geological forces and modern industry.