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1955 Map of Pine Tree Ridge

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Pine Tree Ridge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1956
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1956

About this map

Soda Lakes and the larger Soda Lake dominate this central Wyoming landscape, an area defined by alkaline basins and intermittent water. In the southern portion of the quadrangle, the terrain transitions into the namesake Pine Tree Ridge, overlooking the winding courses of Sevenmile Creek and Rock Creek. These waterways provide a stark contrast to the drier northern basins, such as Dry Lake and Mud Springs.

Industrial activity is evidenced by an Inactive Bentonite Mine and a Gravel Pit, reflecting the region's mineral extraction history during the mid-1950s. Transportation and infrastructure are marked by a significant Old Railroad Grade and a utility Pipeline, showing how industry adapted to the high-plains geography. Scattered windmills across the map suggest a reliance on groundwater for livestock in this open range.