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1961 Map of Lost Creek Reservoir

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Lost Creek Reservoir
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

Lost Creek Reservoir and the surrounding high plains of the Great Divide Basin define this 1961 landscape along the boundary of Fremont and Sweetwater counties. The area is characterized by a network of intermittent drainages and essential water sources, such as Stinking Springs and its namesake Stinking Springs Reservoir. Human activity is marked by numerous prospects scattered across the terrain, indicating mineral exploration and small-scale mining efforts typical of the region's mid-century economy.

Further north, the map identifies Chickens Springs and Turneys Spring, highlighting the critical importance of localized water points in this arid environment. Transportation and access are limited to unimproved roads and a solitary Landing Strip near the reservoir, suggesting the isolation of the area. The drainage of East Alkali Creek and Lost Creek carve distinct paths through the topography, illustrating the natural water flow patterns before the desert floor gives way to more significant tributaries like Arapahoe Cr.