1968 Map of Point Of Rocks SW

About this map

Salt Wells Creek and Black Butte Creek define the drainage patterns of this high desert terrain in the late 1960s. The landscape reflects a shift toward industrial utility, marked by scattered Drill Holes and a Gas Well that indicate subsurface exploration during this era. The topographic relief is dominated by the prominent Black Butte, which serves as a significant landmark in the eastern portion of the quadrangle. Evidence of infrastructure for communication and resource extraction is visible through the presence of a Radio Facility and a Gravel Pit. These features, documented through 1967 aerial photography, highlight the region's sparse settlement and its primary use for energy development and technical operations within the Sweetwater County corridor.