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1958 Map of Superior

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Superior
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

The coal-mining town of Superior and its neighbor South Superior anchor the southwestern corner of this landscape, situated at the edge of the high desert plains. This mid-century survey illustrates a region defined by the Continental Divide and the remnants of western migration, featuring the Old Stage Station (Ruin) near Black Rock Springs. The presence of several Mine symbols near the settlements reflects the industrial character of the area, while the surrounding terrain is a complex arrangement of mesas and waterless washes such as Deadman Wash and Potash Wash.

Evidence of ranching history is preserved through labels for the Chilton Ranch, Johnson Ranch (Site), and Gornik Ranch (Site). The map also details a network of early infrastructure including the Stage Route and various tracks like the Jeez Trail, which weave through unique geomorphic features like The Natural Corrals and the prominent Steamboat Mountain. This survey serves as a record of the shifting transition from active ranching and mining to the modern utilization of the Wyoming high country.