1952 Map of Mc Intosh Meadows

About this map

Agate Flats dominates the landscape of the high desert along the border of Fremont and Natrona counties. This 1952 field survey, published as part of the Department of the Interior's Missouri River Basin development program, reveals a terrain defined by critical water sources and early transit routes. The presence of numerous named water points, including Big Diamond Spring, East Diamond Springs, and Lawver Cabin Spring, indicates the vital importance of these locations for livestock and travelers in an arid environment. The historic Freight Road cuts across the sagebrush-covered plains, leading toward Cold Spring and the distinctive geological formation of Sage Hen Rocks. Near McIntosh Meadows, the drainage of Sage Hen Creek and its western forks provide a rare break in the topography of this cattle and sheep ranching country.