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1971 Map of Dana

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Dana
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

Dana and its industrial surroundings define this high-altitude Carbon County landscape during the early 1970s. The map illustrates the specialized infrastructure of the Wyoming coal and energy sector, prominently featuring the Union Pacific Railroad (Dana Spur) and the Energy Development Co Spur. These lines connect vital resource extraction points, including a tipple and conveyor system at the northern edge of the survey. The terrain is dominated by the massive parallel formations of Edson Ridge and Dana Ridge, which guide the path of the Union Pacific mainline.

Water management and resource transport are critical themes, evidenced by the extensive network of pipelines crossing the Dana Meadows. Notable landmarks like Eagle Rock and Big Dutch Pit provide geographical anchors, while smaller features such as Mud Springs Reservoir and Twin Lakes dot the arid landscape. The presence of numerous wells and prospects highlights a period of active geological exploration and industrial utility in this high-desert corridor.