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1961 Map of Pine Hill

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Pine Hill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

The Shirley Mountains anchor the southwestern portion of this Wyoming landscape, rising above the high-altitude drainage basins of Carbon County. In the early 1960s, this area remained a sparsely populated ranching territory, evidenced by the presence of the Potter Ranch and the distinctive landmark known as The Chimneys. Water management is the primary narrative of this arid terrain, with a network of seasonal and perennial flows including Quealy Creek, Lisenby Creek, and Difficulty Creek defining the livestock range.

The topography transitions from the eastern slopes of the mountains down into the Little Basin, where water sources like Shirley Springs and Difficulty Spring provided essential relief for early settlers and their herds. The prominent Point of Rocks overlooks the meandering course of Muddy Creek to the north, while the namesake Pine Hill stands as a significant elevation marker. This survey captures a moment in the American West where traditional land use remained largely unchanged, centered on remote homesteads and rugged natural landmarks.