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1989 Map of Lost Creek Butte NW
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1989 Map of Lost Creek Butte NW

USGS Topo · Published 1989

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Lost Creek Basin defines this high desert landscape in Sweetwater County, where the terrain is marked by intermittent drainages and isolated outposts of human activity. The map focuses on the working infrastructure of the late 20th-century Wyoming ranching landscape, most notably the Luman Ranch. The presence of the Luman Ranch Road and various unimproved trails suggests a remote, cattle-driven economy where seasonal water sources and expansive grazing lands were the primary concerns. For researchers of western ranching history, the placement of ranch buildings and the surrounding land use patterns offer a grounded look at how families navigated the aridity of the basin floor before modern developments altered the region's traditional rhythms.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1989
Date Published1989
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.3 x 26.8 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain