1893 Map of Fort Steele

About this map

The Union Pacific Ry carves through the central high country of Carbon County, Wyoming, in this late 19th-century reconnaissance survey. This transit corridor follows the natural logic of the terrain, connecting isolated stations like Dana, Percy, and Walcott to the coal-rich settlement of Hanna. Near the western edge of the map, Fort Steele sits strategically where the railroad crosses the North Platte River, a vital water source that winds through the southern elevations. The landscape is dominated by massive peaks including Elk Mt, Sheephead Mt, and Cedar Mt, while a network of drainage systems like Pass Creek and Rattlesnake Creek define the rugged local geography. The map captures the infrastructure of the frontier at a time when the railroad served as the primary lifeline for development in the Wyoming Territory.