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1992 Map of Squaw Spring

Name: 1992 Topographic Map of Squaw Spring
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1996
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1996

About this map

The Little Medicine Bow River winds through this high-elevation ranching landscape at the intersection of four Wyoming counties: Natrona, Converse, Carbon, and Albany. Cattle ranching and homesteading history are prominent here, with named sites like the Higginson Homestead, Eggleston Homestead, and the Taylor Ranch dotting the terrain. The presence of the Little Medicine Sch suggests a once-active rural school district serving these remote families.

Logistics and geography are defined by the Casper Medicine Bow Road and the prominent Dugway Rim, which divides the northern and southern drainage basins. Water is a critical resource in this arid environment, evidenced by the numerous named sources such as Squaw Spring, Texas Creek, and Sandell Creek. A small portion of the Medicine Bow National Forest occupies the northeast corner, while a lone Landing Strip and a Prospect further indicate the area's mix of aviation and mineral exploration history.