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1968 Map of Thayer Junction

USGS Topo · Published 1978

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Thayer Junction serves as the focal point of this Sweetwater County landscape, where the Union Pacific railroad and early overland transport routes intersect. The map documents a rugged high-desert corridor defined by the drainage of Bitter Creek and Black Butte Creek. Traces of earlier industrial and migratory history are evident through the Old Railroad Grade winding through Horsethief Canyon and the Overland Trail, illustrating the evolution of Wyoming's transit infrastructure. Resource extraction is a primary feature of the era, with numerous drill holes, gas wells, and prospects scattered across the township. Local landmarks like the Salt Wells and the Superior Cem provide specific points of interest for genealogists and local historians, while the Pierotto Ditch suggests early efforts to manage water in this arid terrain.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1968
Date Published1978
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.3 x 26.8 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain