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1960 Map of Mc Compsey Pass

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Mc Compsey Pass
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1993
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1993

About this map

Sixtysix Mountain dominates this high-plains landscape along the border of Wyoming and Nebraska. The terrain is defined by a series of deep drainages and springs that provided essential water sources for early ranching operations, such as the Spahr Ranch located near the southern edge. The map captures a transitional geography where the elevated peaks of Devils Armchair and Double Hump give way to the broader expanses of Spear Flat.

Strategic passage through this high country is marked by Mc Compsey Pass, which connects the rugged canyons of the west to the rolling plains in the east. Numerous water points, including Huntington Springs and Mc Compsey Spring, are mapped in detail, reflecting their historical importance for livestock and travel. The alignment of the Wyoming Nebraska state line bisects the sheet, showing the intersection of Goshen and Banner counties against their eastern neighbors.