1961 Map of Sevenmile Gulch

About this map

Emigrant Trail and Overland Trail intersect this high-desert landscape in Sweetwater County, marking a vital corridor for westward expansion. The terrain is characterized by the long, winding course of Sevenmile Gulch, which cuts through the arid basins and plateaus typical of this region of Wyoming. The lack of permanent settlements on the map underscores the isolation of this environment, where the primary human footprint beyond the historical trails is a modern Pipeline cutting across the southern sections. For researchers, this 1961 field-checked survey provides a precise look at the overlapping paths of famous pioneer routes before modern development significantly altered the surface features of the trail remnants.