1971 Map of Spotted Horse

About this map

Spotted Horse and its surrounding drainage systems define the rugged high plains of Campbell County in the early 1970s. This survey reveals a landscape etched by intricate watercourses, notably Spotted Horse Creek and Chicken Creek, which carve through the arid terrain. The presence of numerous Wells and Drill Holes scattered across the land indicates active petroleum or mineral exploration, a hallmark of Wyoming's rural economy during this period. The terrain is divided by a prominent geographic Divide, with dozens of named features like L X Bar Creek and Rose Washout Draw documenting the localized naming conventions of ranchers and early settlers. From the northern reaches of New Deal Draw to the southern expanse of Highline Draw, the map captures a functional landscape where topography dictates the placement of unimproved roads and resource extraction sites.