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1971 Map of Hilight

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Hilight
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

The Hilight Oil and Gas Field dominates this central Campbell County landscape, illustrating the industrial footprint of Wyoming's energy sector during the early 1970s. The specialized Hilight Gas Plant sits at the northern edge of the field, connected by a network of pipelines and service roads like Keeline Road and Little Thunder Road. Despite the heavy industrial presence, traditional ranching continues on the surface, evidenced by landmarks such as Springen Ranch and Jacobs Ranch.

Water management in this arid region is highlighted by Isenberger Reservoir and natural features like Gumbo Lake. Local history is anchored by the Kintz Cem near Middle Fork Coal Creek, while the terrain is marked by distinctive elevations like Two Top and Four Points. The map captures a specific transition where the subterranean extraction economy overlaps with established high-plains homesteads.