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2015 Map of Overland Crossing

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Overland Crossing
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

The North Platte River carves a winding path through this Wyoming landscape, defining a region where pioneer history and ranching roots remain visible. Near Overland Crossing, the presence of the Pioneer Cem and named homestead sites like the Old McKeal Place and Old Haymaker Place provide specific points of interest for genealogists tracing family ties to Carbon County. The terrain is marked by distinctive drainages such as Coal Mine Draw and Blydenburg Draw, which offer clues to the area's geological and industrial history.

Transportation and land use are centered around the river and traditional routes like Bolten Rd. From the meadows of Kent Meadows to the river crossing at Pick Bridge, the map illustrates a sparsely settled but deeply named territory. These labels reflect a legacy of early settlement where landmarks like Johnson Island and McKeal Meadows served as essential reference points for residents and travelers in the high plains.