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1953 Map of Ninemile Hill

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Ninemile Hill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1954
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1954

About this map

Ninemile Hill and Monument Butte anchor this 1953 landscape in Fremont County, Wyoming, revealing a rugged terrain defined by a network of drainage channels. The map depicts a transitional period of development for the Missouri River Basin, documenting the sparse industrial and natural landmarks of the high plains before further modernization. Evidence of early resource extraction is marked by a Coal Mine situated in the northwestern reaches, tucked near the headwaters of Coal Mine Draw.

Ephemeral watercourses such as Preacher Draw, Sand Gulch, and Fivemile Draw cut through the topography, illustrating the drainage patterns that shaped local grazing and movement. The presence of Ninemile Draw and several unnamed secondary draws highlights the importance of seasonal water management in this arid ranching environment. This survey provides a clear view of the section lines and township boundaries that organized the territory during the mid-20th century.