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1961 Map of T B Ranch

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of T B Ranch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

The Freezeout Mountains dominate this Carbon County landscape, rising sharply above the expansive T B Flat. This early 1960s survey documents a high-desert terrain where water is the primary organizing force, evidenced by the central placement of the T B Ranch near T B Spring. These isolated ranching outposts relied on a network of intermittent water sources and drainage features like Cottonwood Creek and Willow Spring Creek to sustain operations in an otherwise arid environment.

Prominent landmarks such as Battle Mountain provide clear orientation points against the more uniform sagebrush-covered flats. The presence of a Gravel Pit in the southern reaches of the quadrangle suggests localized infrastructure maintenance or construction projects during this era. This map is particularly useful for understanding the historic livestock-grazing patterns of southern Wyoming, showcasing the relationship between the elevated Freezeout Mountains and the lower basin of Muddy Creek.