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1957 Map of Doty Mountain

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Doty Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1959
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1959

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The Overland Trail cuts across this high-desert landscape in southern Wyoming, marking a critical corridor for westward migration and communications. Significant historical sites are preserved here, including the Washakie Station (Historical Ruins) and the Sulphur Springs Original Stage Station (Historical), which served as vital stops during the mid-19th century stagecoach era. The terrain is defined by the prominent ridge of Doty Mountain and the expansive dunes of The Sand Hills, which dominate the eastern portion of the sheet.

Working ranch life is evident through remote outposts like the Sulphur Springs Ranch, Baur Ranch, and the isolated J O Ranch. The hydrology of the region is characterized by seasonal drainages and washes such as Muddy Creek, Cow Creek, and Chicken Springs Wash. These water sources supported early pastoral operations in an arid environment, where cattle and sheep relied on scattered springs and the intermittent flows found in places like Mexican Flats.