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1952 Map of Sioux Pass

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Sioux Pass
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

Welby Ranch and the eponymous Sioux Pass anchor this high-altitude landscape within the Big Horn Mountains of Natrona County. Mapped just after the war in the early 1950s, the terrain is defined by a network of drainage systems including Bear Creek, Trout Creek, and Clear Creek. The map documents a sparsely populated ranching territory where local landmarks like the Devils Slide and scattered corrals indicate the practical land use of the era.

Transportation through these heights follows long-established routes, most notably the Bighorn Trail which winds through the mountain passes. The survey captures the intricate topography of the region's northern foothills, showcasing a period before modern development altered these traditional grazing and transit corridors. The many labeled springs underscore the importance of water sources for both livestock and the few established homesteads in this remote Wyoming territory.