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1971 Map of Gillette West

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Gillette West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

Gillette appears as a growing energy and transportation hub in this early 1970s survey. The landscape is defined by the intersection of industrial development and civic infrastructure, with the Burlington Northern railroad cutting a prominent path across the terrain near Stonepile Creek. Significant infrastructure serves the local community, including the County Fairground, Hosp (Hospital), and the Jr High Sch (Junior High School) within the town site.

Beyond the residential core, the map captures the extensive footprint of the regional energy economy. Numerous Oil Wells and Drill Holes are scattered across the hills, particularly within the Kitty and Gas Field. The natural topography is marked by drainage systems like Little Rawhide Creek and Donkey Creek, while the County Airport and a series of Gravel Pits indicate the logistical and material demands of a high-growth Wyoming prairie town during the mid-century energy boom.