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1968 Map of Rock Springs

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Rock Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

Rock Springs sits as a bustling hub of industry and education in the high desert of Sweetwater County, shaped by the Union Pacific railroad and a legacy of mining. The map captures the city during a period of growth, with purple tinting indicating urban expansion around the core residential and commercial districts. Education is a clear priority for the community, evidenced by numerous schools such as Lowell Sch, Lincoln Sch, and the presence of Western Wyoming Community College on the western edge of the settlement.

The industrial character of the landscape is defined by the extraction of natural resources, with the Swanson Mine, Rainbow Mine, and several Gas Wells dotting the surrounding basins. Historic transportation routes like the Overland Trail parallel the modern infrastructure, following the path of Bitter Creek. From the heights of the North Baxter Basin to the streets of Blairtown, the map documents a transition from a rugged frontier outpost to a modern Wyoming energy and trade center.