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1955 Map of Meads

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Meads
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1957
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1957

About this map

Walcott Junction and the small settlement of Meads define this 1950s landscape in Carbon County, where critical transportation corridors converge. The high plains terrain is marked by the presence of the Union Pacific railroad and the Lincoln Highway, which both follow the historic east-west movement patterns through the region. This map provides a detailed view of the ranching economy at mid-century, identifying specific family properties such as the Peterson Ranch, Crone Ranch, and Hess Ranch.

Tracing the path of the historic Overland Trail through Overland Flats and across Pass Creek offers an insight into the evolution of travel, from pioneer wagon routes to 20th-century oil exploration and infrastructure. Notable industrial markers include several Oil Wells and a Gravel Pit, alongside modern utility features like a telephone cable and pipeline that crisscross the dry expanse of the Sand Basin.