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1968 Map of Simpson Gulch SW

USGS Topo · Published 1980

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The high desert landscape of Sweetwater County is defined here by the nascent energy exploration of the late 1960s. Energy development is a central theme, evidenced by the presence of resources like Little Colorado Well No 11 and Little Colorado Well No 12. These localized extraction points, along with a Drill Hole and an unspecified Pit, suggest a period of active geological testing and industrial expansion in this part of Wyoming. The sparse, undulating terrain is primarily marked by these industrial markers, which provide specific coordinates for those researching the history of the regional oil and gas industry. The map reflects a moment when the wide-open spaces of the West were increasingly being surveyed for their subsurface potential, documented through 1978 aerial revisions that underscore a changing landscape.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1968
Date Published1980
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.8 x 26.9 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain