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1966 Map of Creston

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Creston
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1969
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1969

About this map

The Continental Divide winds through this high desert landscape along the border of Sweetwater Co and Carbon Co, marking a significant point in Wyoming's geography. During the mid-1960s, this area served as a vital transportation and utility corridor, dominated by the Union Pacific railroad and a network of pipelines that parallel the tracks. The small settlement of Creston sits near the tracks, accompanied by local infrastructure like a Radio Facility and a Radio Tower.

Resource extraction and infrastructure maintenance characterize the land use here, with Quarries and scattered Drill Holes indicating subsurface activity. The terrain is defined by dry washes such as Latham Draw, Creston Draw, and Hansen Draw, which carve through the high-elevation plains. A lone Grave near Creston provides a poignant connection to the individuals who lived and worked in this demanding environment during the mid-20th century.