1967 Map of Tabletop

About this map

Red Fork Powder River and its numerous tributaries dominate this high-altitude landscape along the border of Johnson and Washakie counties. During the mid-1960s, the area remained largely defined by its topography and scattered water sources, featuring prominent landmarks like The Castle Rock and the high plateau of Tabletop. Human activity is marked by seasonal or remote structures such as the Hess Cabin and a lone School situated near Section Draw, indicating a sparse population likely tied to ranching or resource management. The intricate network of Springs—including Thompson Springs, Fishers Spring, and Curulchet Spring—underscores the vital importance of water in this arid upland. Access is provided by the Hazelton Road and various jeep trails, which navigate the complex drainage systems of Baldwin Creek and Beartrap Creek. This topographic record provides clear evidence of the livestock infrastructure of the era, with several corrals and fence lines mapped across the mountainous terrain.