1960 Map of Horse Peak

About this map

Bates Hole defines this central Wyoming landscape, where the high-plains topography drops into a complex basin of drainages and ranch lands. Situated at the boundary of Natrona and Carbon counties, the area is anchored by the prominent Horse Peak and the southern rise of Chalk Mountain. This 1960 survey, updated in the mid-1980s, captures the remote ranching operations of the era, such as Body Ranch and Kirk Ranch, which are connected by a network of seasonal watercourses including Stinking Creek, Lawn Creek, and Elk Creek. The map provides a detailed view of the rural infrastructure before modern development, marking the long stretches of Bolton Creek Road and the significant distance to Medicine Bow. The terrain is characterized by intricate contouring that illustrates the erosion patterns of the basins and the steep ascents of the surrounding peaks.