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1968 Map of Rock Springs

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Rock Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

Rock Springs stands at the center of this 1960s landscape, where the Union Pacific railroad and the Overland Trail converge along the banks of Bitter Creek. The map documents a town deeply intertwined with industry and education, featuring the Powerplant and various schools including Lowell Sch, Washington Sch, and Roosevelt Sch. To the west, the Western Wyoming Community College campus is visible, while Blairtown lies just to the south near the Sewage Disposal and the rail lines.

Resource extraction and transit history define the surrounding terrain. Evidence of the region’s coal and mineral heritage is found at the Swanson Mine, Rainbow Mine, and a notable Strip Mine located near Sweetwater Creek. The transition from frontier travel to modern infrastructure is marked by the Stage Sta Site and the nearby Drive-in Theater, illustrating the layers of development within the North Baxter Basin.