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1958 Map of Dickie Springs

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Dickie Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

The Continental Divide winds through this high-desert landscape in Fremont and Sweetwater Counties, serving as a backdrop for some of the most significant westward migration routes in American history. The path of the Emigrant Trail cuts across the northern terrain, paralleling the Sweetwater River and Fish Creek. This area was a critical corridor for travelers seeking water and passage through the Rockies, evidenced by the presence of landmarks like Dickie Springs and Oregon Spring.

Evidence of later development and resource extraction is visible through the Point of Rocks South Pass Stage Road and clusters of Oil Wells and Clay Pits. The map also captures local ranching footprints such as Hay Ranch and Edmund Springs, highlighting how the presence of water sources like Oregon Gulch and Dickie Springs Creek dictated the sparse settlement patterns of this arid region during the mid-20th century.