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1968 Map of Names Hill

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Names Hill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

Names Hill rises as a prominent landmark in the Wyoming landscape, marking a crucial junction for westward travelers following the Emigrant Trail. This 1968 field-checked survey reveals the layered history of the Green River valley, where the historic Sublet Cutoff (Emigrant Trail) diverted pioneers toward drier routes. Near the river's edge, a Historical Monument commemorates the names carved into the soft limestone cliffs by migrants passing through in the 19th century.

The modern landscape is defined by the Fontenelle Reservoir, which flooded the bottomlands of the Green River after 1964. The map meticulously details a complex network of irrigation infrastructure, including the Steed Ditch and Delaney Ditch, which supported ranching in the arid high country. Industrial activity is evident in the numerous Oil Wells and Drill Holes scattered across the flats north of La Barge Creek, illustrating the region's mid-century energy development.