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1959 Map of Saddle Rock

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Saddle Rock
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1961
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1961

About this map

The Rattlesnake Range dominates this landscape in central Wyoming, providing a rugged backdrop to the sparse ranching activity recorded in the late 1950s. The topographic detail reveals a network of seasonal drainages and creek beds, including Chokecherry Creek and Little Cottonwood Creek, which converge as they flow south from the higher elevations of Sagehen Hill and the distinctive Saddle Rock landmark.

Settlement is sparse, concentrated at the Cottonwood Ranch and a lone Cabin situated near the eastern edge of the range. The presence of a named Spring and various draws like Roberts Draw suggests the vital importance of water management for livestock in this arid environment. This survey captures a moment before modern infrastructure, where unimproved roads and fence lines were the primary markers of human presence across the vast Dry Creek basin.