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1964 Map of Fort Bridger

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Fort Bridger
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

Fort Bridger stands as the primary cultural anchor of this high plains landscape, situated near the confluence of Blacks Fork and Little Groshon Creek. The map documents a complex irrigation network developed to support ranching in a semi-arid environment, featuring the Austin Canal, Pine Grove Canal, and Fort Bridger Canal. This infrastructure connects localized water sources like Wall Reservoir and Cottonwood Reservoir to the surrounding flats and benches.

Historical movement across the terrain is evident in the path of the Emigrant Trail, which traverses Wells Flat and Nebraska Flat. The 1960s-era topography is overlaid with later revisions showing the development of Interstate 80, illustrating the shift from wagon routes to modern highway systems. Smaller settlements such as Austin and Millburne are recorded alongside family and community landmarks, including the Millburne Cem and Fort Bridger Cem, providing essential points of reference for genealogical research.