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1951 Map of Fort Ridge

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

The Emigrant Trail traces a historic passage across this high-desert landscape, following the northern corridor of the Sweetwater River. This 1951 survey, with 1980 revisions, reveals the intersection of pioneer history and mid-century land management within the Pathfinder National Wildlife Refuge. The terrain is defined by the prominent elevation of Fort Ridge and a network of drainage features like Arkansas Creek, which flow through the transition between Natrona and Carbon Counties. While the river corridor served early transcontinental travelers, later infrastructure is evident through the development of the Pipe Line, Buzzard Road, and industrial markers such as Station 8. These layers of transit—from the wagon-worn ruts of the 19th century to the energy infrastructure of the 20th—illustrate the enduring role of this region as a critical transit artery through the Wyoming interior.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1951
Date Published1981
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.6 x 26.7 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain