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1951 Map of Oil Mountain

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Oil Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1952
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1952

About this map

Oil Mountain dominates the landscape of Natrona County in the early 1950s, serving as a focal point for petroleum exploration and historic overland travel. The terrain is marked by an extensive network of industrial and agricultural infrastructure, including an Oil Well (Inactive), several Oil Fields, and Oil Sumps. Water management is critical in this arid environment, evidenced by the Johnson Ditch, a Canal, and numerous Levees that guide flow toward the Johnson Reservoir.

Transport routes trace both modern and historic paths across the basin. The legendary Oregon Trail and Casper Trail cross the southern sections near Iron Creek, while the Powder River Road and Poison Spider Road provide local access. The drainage patterns of Poison Spider Creek and Clevidence Draw define the local topography, highlighting the intersection of Wyoming's geologic resources and its legacy as a corridor for westward migration.