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1969 Map of Fontenelle

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Fontenelle
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

The Green River carves through the eastern edge of this high-desert landscape at the border of Lincoln and Sweetwater counties. This late-1960s survey documents the convergence of historical western migration and modern energy infrastructure. The storied Emigrant Trail (Slate Creek Route) cuts westward across the terrain, passing near a Historical Site (Old Ford) and the distinctive Slate Creek Butte.

Modern utility and transport development is evident through the presence of an aqueduct, pipeline, and several gas wells. The small settlement of Fontenelle is situated near the river, served by the Fontenelle Townsite Road and the Farson Cutoff Road. This intersection of paths reveals how the route of 19th-century pioneers remained central to the region's geography as it transitioned into a hub for resource extraction and water management.