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1968 Map of Cooper Ridge NE

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Cooper Ridge NE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

Cooper Ridge dominates this high-desert portion of Sweetwater County, where the arid landscape is defined by an intricate network of drainage channels and mineral exploration. The terrain is deeply incised by Pinnacle Draw, Williams Draw, and Big Flat Draw, all of which eventually feed into the central course of Black Butte Creek. This 1968 field survey captures the area during a period of active resource scouting, indicated by various Prospect locations and scattered Drill Hole sites.

Evidence of the region's energy economy is visible near the southern reaches of the quadrangle with the presence of a Gas Well located near the Sand Wash. The land is sparsely developed, primarily marked by a few unimproved roads and light-duty paths that follow the natural topography of the ridges and valley floors. This map provides a clear record of the geological and industrial character of the Wyoming backcountry before more modern infrastructure expanded through the basin.