1980 Map of Deer Hill

About this map

The Ruben Oil Field dominates this 1980 survey of Sublette County, Wyoming, illustrating the intersection of historic western migration and modern resource extraction. Historic routes including the Emigrant Trail and its Lander Cutoff traverse the landscape, cutting through sections marked by numerous Gas Wells and Oil Wells. The terrain is defined by Johnson Ridge and the Deer Hill landmark, with a complex system of water management evident in the Spring Ditch, Thompson Ditch, and MC Ninch Ditch. Along the southern waters of South Piney Creek, the Jensen Cem provides a specific point of interest for genealogists tracing local family history. This map documents a high-desert environment where traditional ranching landmarks like Rands Butte and Beaver Creek coexist with industrial infrastructure like the Pipeline network.