1952 Map of McIntosh Meadows

About this map

Mcintosh Meadows and the surrounding high desert of central Wyoming are defined by a critical network of springs and drainage draws essential for life in the Missouri River Basin. This survey, based on 1949 aerial photography with mid-century field checks and 1980s updates, captures the complex hydrology of the Beaver Divide region. A significant concentration of water sources, including Big Diamond Spring, Lowrance Cabin Springs, and Hen Spring, dictates the layout of the landscape, while the presence of a Landing Strip suggests the importance of aerial access in this expansive terrain. The crossing of the Fremont and Natrona county lines highlights the area's jurisdictional boundaries amid distinctive geological markers like West Sage Hen Rocks and the narrow passage at Dirty Gap.