1963 Map of Mc Cullen Bluff

About this map

Green River carves a dramatic path through this high desert landscape, characterized by the prominent McCullen Bluff and the sharp meander known as Horseshoe Bend. Mapped from 1962 aerial photography and field-checked in 1963, this survey captures a rugged portion of Sweetwater County before modern development altered much of the local infrastructure. The terrain is marked by seasonal drainages like Fourmile Gulch and Dry Creek, which flow toward the river valley across the high plateau. Transportation in this era was defined by the Farson Cutoff Road and a network of Jeep Trails, reflecting the area's primary use for ranching, resource exploration, and backcountry transit. This map provides a clear record of the physical geography and the sparse network of remote roads and wells that supported the high-altitude economy of southwestern Wyoming in the early 1960s.