1953 Map of Leo

About this map

The Pedro Mountains dominate this mid-century landscape in Carbon County, where high-altitude ranching and rugged drainages defined the local economy. Several family-named operations are mapped here, including Peters Ranch in the north and the Combs Ranch (Aband) further south, indicating the shifting occupancy of this high Wyoming basin. The small settlement of Leo sits at the southern edge of the sheet, connected to the wider region by the Kortz Road. The terrain is characterized by distinctive geological landmarks like The Chimneys, Pyramid Peak, and Dome Rock. Water management is evident through systems like the Ditch along Sage Creek, essential for sustaining life and livestock in a land carved by ephemeral drainages such as Mc Fade Waterhole Draw and Galusha Draw.