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1964 Map of Horse Ranch

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Horse Ranch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

Horse Ranch serves as the namesake hub of this high-desert landscape in Sweetwater County, where a network of reservoirs and springs reveals the vital importance of water management for livestock and homesteading. Names like Staley Corral Reservoir and Ringdahl Reservoir suggest individual family efforts to sustain life in this arid environment during the mid-20th century.

The terrain is defined by the significant elevations of Cedar Mountain and Mass Mountain, dissected by deep drainages such as West Canyon and East Canyon. Human presence is marked by scattered Drill Holes and a system of primitive routes like the Jeep Trail, facilitating movement between isolated water sources like Moonshine Spring and Box Spring. This survey captures the intersection of ranching infrastructure and the natural obstacles of the Wyoming high plains.