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1985 Map of Hamilton Dome

Name: 1985 Topographic Map of Hamilton Dome
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

Hamilton Dome serves as the industrial and settlement hub of this mid-1980s landscape, situated directly within a sprawling Oil Field. This energy production zone is deeply integrated into the arid terrain of the Wind River Indian Reservation, where natural drainage patterns like Wagonhound Creek and Cottonwood Creek cut through the rugged topography. The presence of specialized water management features such as Wales Reservoir and the uniquely named Lake Charlie highlights the intensive land use required for resource extraction in this high-desert environment.

Erosional landforms dominate the surrounding horizon, from the prominent Padlock Rim to the silt-laden Gumbo Hills. Local place names like North Fork Coal Draw and Kester Coulee reflect a history of grazing and mining activity. The map captures the specialized infrastructure of a Wyoming oil community, illustrating how roads and pipelines weave between the complex coulees and draws that define the Wind River basin drainage system.