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1965 Map of Leroy

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Leroy
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

Leroy serves as a central point of interest in this Uinta County landscape, situated along the vital Union Pacific rail line. The map captures an era of resource extraction and water management, evidenced by the numerous borrow pits, gravel pits, and an extensive network of irrigation features like the Oasis Ditch, Bigelow Ditch, and Rock Hollow Ditch. These man-made improvements speak to the effort of sustaining livestock and industry in the high plains environment.

Evidence of the westward movement is clearly marked by the path of the Emigrant Trail, which cuts across the southern portion of the quadrangle near Meyers Ridge. The terrain is characterized by broad elevations like Bigelow Bench and distinctive landmarks such as Sugarloaf Butte. Significant natural water sources, including Musselman Springs and Bigelow Springs, appear alongside ephemeral drainages like Coal Mine Draw and Musselman Creek, illustrating the delicate hydrology of the Wyoming frontier.