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1990 Map of Moore Spring

Name: 1990 Topographic Map of Moore Spring
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1995
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1995

About this map

The Moore Spring area of Goshen County is defined by a sparse ranching landscape where water sources dictated the layout of 20th-century life. Named for the perennial water source at its heart, this region features an extensive network of family holdings, including the Emma Ranch, Newell Ranch, and Baxter Ranch. The topography is shaped by significant heights such as Pine Hill and Round Top, which overlook the surrounding Crescent Basin.

Transportation through this high plains environment relies on established routes like the Fort Laramie Road and Whalen Canyon Road, which connect isolated homesteads to the wider region. Evidence of early community infrastructure is preserved in the small Cem near the Wild Cat Hills, providing a vital link for genealogists tracing the Damrow, Brown, and Hazelwood families. The presence of Muskrat Creek further illustrates the critical relationship between reliable water and permanent settlement in this part of Wyoming.