La Barge sits at the southern edge of this survey where the high desert terrain meets the flowing Green River. The town grid, defined by streets like La Barge St and Main St, serves as a hub for the surrounding ranching and resource lands of Lincoln Co and Sublette Co. The landscape is dominated by complex topographical features, including the aptly named Bird Nipple, The Frog, and the prominent Little Mesa to the north. Transport through this high country relies on the Us-189 corridor and the Whelan Bridge, which provides a vital crossing over the Green River near the junction of several canyon systems. Deep drainages such as Wildcat Canyon and Figure Four Canyon carve through the tablelands, illustrating the erosive power of seasonal water across this arid Wyoming stretch. The map documents the intricate network of secondary roads like Birch Creek Rd and Green River Bend Rd that connect isolated landmarks like Red Hill to the valley floor.
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1945 · Fort Hill
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1947 · Fort Hill
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1955 · Preston
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Preston
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1962 · Preston
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1968 · Anderson Canyon
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1968 · Names Hill
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1969 · Chimney Butte
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1969 · La Barge
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1969 · Milleson Draw
USGS Topo · 1:24,000