1975 Map of Doty Mountain NW

About this map

Doty Mountain and the surrounding high desert of Carbon County are captured in this mid-1970s orthophotoquad, which utilizes aerial photography to document the complex erosion patterns and drainage systems of the Wyoming landscape. The imagery highlights the stark geological formations of China Butte and the winding course of Dry Creek as it carves through the arid terrain. Unlike standard topographic maps, this orthophotograph provides a direct visual record of the ground surface, revealing the density of sagebrush and the subtle cattle trails or ranching tracks that are often omitted from traditional line-drawn maps. It serves as a raw visual baseline for the region before modern energy development or land-use changes altered the surface of these remote basins.