1958 Map of Hay Meadow Reservoir

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Emigrant Trail tracks across this high plains landscape at the convergence of Sublette, Fremont, and Sweetwater counties. This 1958 survey records the historical significance of the Oregon Trail corridor, specifically marking the Dry Sandy Stage and Pony Express Sta Site and the McCann Ranch (Historical Site) (Stage Sta). These landmarks represent critical waypoints for mid-19th-century travelers through Wyoming's arid interior. The terrain is defined by seasonal watercourses like Dry Sandy Creek, Pacific Creek, and Whitehorse Creek, which dictated the path of westward expansion. In the southeast, the Hay Meadow Reservoir stands as a modern modification of the drainage patterns of Hay Meadow Creek. The presence of several Historical Monuments along the wagon ruts emphasizes the enduring cultural importance of this high-desert passage.