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1965 Map of Evanston

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Evanston
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

Evanston serves as the focal point of this Wyoming landscape during the mid-1960s, a period defined by its role as a transportation and institutional hub. The city is bisected by the Union Pacific railroad, which snakes through the valley alongside the meandering Bear River. Cultural and civic development is evident in the sprawling grounds of the State Hosp and the presence of modern mid-century infrastructure like the Drive-in Theater and Evanston Municipal Airport.

The surrounding terrain is marked by significant hydrological and industrial features, from the Crompton Reservoir to several named hollows and gulches like Robinson Hollow and Limekiln Gulch. To the northeast, the prominent Medicine Butte overlooks the valley, while local utility and industrial needs are reflected in the Filtration Plant, multiple Pipelines, and a series of gravel pits. This map offers a clear view of a growing Uinta County community balancing its agricultural roots with industrial and state facilities.