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1953 Map of Lone Haystack Mountain

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Lone Haystack Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1955
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1955

About this map

Lone Haystack Mountain dominates the high desert terrain of Carbon County in the early 1950s, serving as a prominent landmark north of the North Platte River. This arid landscape is defined by its vital water sources and drainage patterns, including Wise Dugout Springs and Lost Springs. The presence of Seminoe Road highlights the primary transit corridor through this section of the Wyoming interior, connecting the river valley to the north.

The map reveals a network of named draws and canyons that shaped movement and land use, such as Dirtyman Draw, Wild Horse Draw, and Blind Canyon. Near the river's bend, Cedar Ridge and Lower Dugway indicate the topographic challenges of the river corridor. These features reflect the historic cattle-ranching and sheep-herding heritage of the region, where named springs and seasonal watercourses like Little Shoe Creek were essential for survival in the high plains.