1960 Map of Thermopolis

About this map

Hot Springs State Park serves as the focal point for this Wyoming landscape, where the Bighorn River carves a deep path through the terrain. The geothermal activity of the area is mapped in significant detail, featuring landmarks like Big Spring, the Rainbow Tepee Fountain, Black Sulphur Spring, and the curiously named Devils Punch Bowl. This 1960 survey illustrates the town of Thermopolis and East Thermopolis during a period of established local industry, evidenced by a Refinery near the riverbanks and the presence of the Chicago Burlington and Quincy railroad line. Transportation and water management define the surrounding countryside, with the Dempsey Canal and South Side Ditch branching out to support the high desert valley. From the Monument Hill Cem to the north and Riverside Cem to the south, the map preserves the civic layout of the county seat and the outlying settlement of Lucerne.