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1954 Map of Linch

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Linch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

Linch and its surrounding oil fields define this mid-century industrial landscape in Johnson County. Surveyed by the Geological Survey and the Atomic Energy Commission, the map reveals a specialized extraction economy dominated by the Sussex Oil Field, North Meadow Creek Oil Field, and Meadow Creek Oil Field. The settlement pattern is largely dictated by these resources, featuring several worker outposts such as the Sussex Unit (Continental Camp), North Meadow Creek Camp, and Meadow Creek (Continental Camp).

Beyond the oil infrastructure, the terrain is marked by the prominent Pine Ridge and a complex network of ephemeral drainage systems including Frenchman Draw, Moonshine Draw, and Big Bullwhacker Creek. Sparse ranching operations like the Tillman Ranch and Comer Ranch sit alongside industrial sites like the Pugsley Mine (Inactive) and various Rock Quarries, illustrating the mixed-use nature of the Wyoming high plains during this era of energy expansion.