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1958 Map of Mc Fadden

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Mc Fadden
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

McFadden stands as the primary hub of activity in this 1950s study of Carbon County, where the petroleum industry and cattle ranching shape the landscape. The Rock Creek Oil Field is a dominant feature, characterized by numerous oil wells and a central Refinery, indicating the area's economic engine during the mid-20th century. This industrial footprint contrasts with the surrounding agricultural operations, marked by established family-named properties such as Sims Ranch, Mc Quay Ranch, and White Ranch.

Transport and utility infrastructure follow the natural contours of the land, with an aqueduct and pipeline navigating the terrain near Pine Ridge. The historical significance of the region is anchored by the Overland Trail, which crosses the southern portion of the sheet. Water resources like the Medicine Bow River and Rock Creek support both the energy and ranching sectors, while more remote outposts like the TL Cow Camp and N Cross Ranch illustrate the traditional livestock culture of the high plains.