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1951 Map of Savage Peak

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Savage Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

The Oregon Trail cuts through this high desert landscape, following the southern banks of the Sweetwater River as it winds through the central portion of the territory. The map documents the boundary where Natrona and Carbon Counties meet, revealing a terrain defined by hydraulic infrastructure and natural drainage. Of significant interest to historians is the historical marker located near the river, signifying the importance of this passage for westward migration.

Evidence of early water management appears north of the river with the Turkey Track Ditch (Abandoned), which once channeled water through the flats below the prominent heights of Savage Peak. To the south, numerous drainages such as Whiskey Creek, Cherry Creek, and Pete Creek feed into the basin. Jackson Lake serves as a lone reservoir amidst the network of creeks and tracks that crisscross the sagebrush country, reflecting the region's ranching and transit history.