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1951 Map of Morrison Canyon

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Morrison Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

The Owl Creek Mountains dominate this high-desert landscape on the border of Hot Springs and Fremont counties. This mid-century survey reveals the transitional terrain between the rugged peaks and the expansive lands of the Wind River Indian Reservation to the south. The topography is defined by sharp vertical drops into drainages like Wind River Canyon and Morrison Canyon, creating a complex network of ridges including Antelope Butte and Stagner Mountain.

Remote outposts such as Bean Ranch and Burgess Ranch highlight the sparse, resilient settlement patterns of the era, where survival depended on reliable water sources like Twin Springs and Jergens Spring. High-elevation grazing lands at Gill Meadows and Morrison Meadows are connected by winding trails and canyons, including Wood Road Canyon and Smooth Canyon, reflecting the land's traditional use for livestock and seasonal movement.