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1964 Map of Mesa Spring

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Mesa Spring
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

The Green River carves a winding path through the heart of this mid-1960s landscape, flanked by an extensive network of irrigation infrastructure including the Luman Ditch, Hill Ditch, and Harman Ditch. This intricate system of ditches and canals highlights the essential role of water management in the ranching operations and arid environment of Sublette County. On the high ground to the east, The Mesa overlooks the river valley, while the Soap Hole Basin marks the western topography.

Historically significant routes like the Emigrant Trail cross the southern portion of the map, providing a direct link to the region's pioneering past. The presence of Luman Well and several named reservoirs such as Bloom Reservoir suggests a landscape defined by livestock grazing and early mineral exploration. For genealogists and local historians, these family-named features and remote outposts like Mesa Spring offer a detailed look at the rural development of the Upper Green River Valley.