1953 Map of Elkhorn Springs

About this map

Beaver Divide dominates the topography of this Fremont County landscape, marking a significant drainage separation between the northern and southern basins. Recorded in the early 1950s, the terrain reveals a sparse but functional human presence focused on infrastructure and natural resources. A Landing Strip and a single Gas Well near Findlay Lake point to mid-century industrial activity and remote transportation needs. The eastern portion of the map is defined by the high elevations of Long Mountain, where the West Fork and Long Creek headwaters begin their descent. Small-scale water sources like Elkhorn Springs and windmills provide critical points of interest in an otherwise arid expanse, while surveying benchmarks such as VABM 7381 Beaverton serve as permanent geographic anchors for the era.