1959 Map of Horse Creek Springs

About this map

Rattlesnake Hills dominate the northern landscape of this Natrona County interior, where the high desert terrain transitions into the wide expanse of Keester Basin. The map captures a high-elevation ranching and extraction landscape as it appeared during mid-century field checks and 1980s updates, highlighting isolated landmarks like Buffalo Head and Horse Heaven. The distribution of Oil Wells in the northeastern corner suggests the early footprints of petroleum exploration in this part of Wyoming, while water remains the critical factor for any presence in the area, indicated by Horse Creek Springs and various unnamed springs.