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1958 Map of Pacific Springs

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Pacific Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

The Continental Divide cuts through this high-altitude landscape, marking a crucial crossing point for westward migration across the American West. At the heart of the terrain lies South Pass, with several markers identifying the Summit of the Original South Pass and various Historical Monuments. The historic Emigrant Trail and the Lander Pinedale Stage Road converge near the Pacific Springs Stage and Pony Express Sta Site, indicating the vital role this water source played for travelers on the Oregon and California trails.

Evidence of individual hardship and settlement is preserved in labels like the Pioneer Grave and the Old Halter and Flick Ranch. The drainage patterns of Pacific Creek and Whitehorse Creek define the local topography, while features such as the Hay Meadow Reservoir and a system of flumes and ditches suggest later efforts to manage water in this arid environment. This 1958 survey, updated with 1970s revisions, provides an essential record of the physical corridor that shaped the pioneer experience.