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1954 Map of Sage

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Sage
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1956
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1956

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Bear River dominates the western landscape of this mid-century Lincoln County survey, winding through a valley shaped by early irrigation infrastructure like the Pixley Ditch and Mc Farlane Ditch. The presence of a small Cem near the settlement of Leefe and the tight clustering of stations such as Pixley, Beckwith, and Carlson along the Union Pacific line illustrate the region's reliance on rail transport for its agricultural and ranching economy.

To the east, the topography shifts dramatically into the Bear River Range, where high-altitude features like Schuster Basin and Watercress Canyon contrast with the lowland drainage systems. Geographic landmarks such as The Rock Slide and The Big Knob provide fixed points for local history researchers, while the winding Collett Creek and Bulldog Hollow define the complex drainage patterns leading into the higher ridges of Fossil Ridge and Bulldog Ridge.