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1990 Map of Mc Compsey Pass

Name: 1990 Topographic Map of Mc Compsey Pass
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1995
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1995

About this map

Sixtysix Mountain dominates the northwestern portion of this quadrangle, defining a landscape of high ridges and deep drainages on the border of Wyoming and Nebraska. The geography is characterized by numerous springs that provided critical water sources in an arid terrain, including The Culp Spring, Huntington Springs, and State Line Spring. These water points were essential for the cattle operations that defined the local economy, anchored by landmarks like Spahr Ranch in the southeast.

Transport and passage through the high country are traced through McCompsey Pass and the winding McCompsey Canyon, while the northeastern corner transitions into the open expanse of Spear Flat. Geologic features such as the Double Hump and Devils Armchair provided distinct navigation points for early travelers. The map also records the jurisdictional intersection of Goshen, Scotts Bluff, and Banner Counties along the Wyoming Nebraska State Line.