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1962 Map of Thermopolis

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Thermopolis
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1962
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1962

About this map

Thermopolis sits at the northern end of the Wind River Canyon where the Wind River transitions into the Bighorn River, serving as a central hub for this mid-century Wyoming landscape. The map captures a vast expanse of the Wind River Indian Reservation, showcasing established communities like Ft Washakie and Ethete. To the south, the Riverton Reclamation Withdrawal Area indicates the region's managed water network, anchored by Ocean Lake and the Boysen Reservoir.

High-altitude topography dominates the western margins, featuring the jagged summits of the Absaroka Range and Wind River Range, including Gannett Peak. In the lower basins, the infrastructure of the early 1960s is evident through the presence of the Chicago and North Western Railway and the Chicago Burlington and Quincy Railroad. Local institutions and industry are well-represented, from the Wyoming Industrial Institute near Worland to specialized sites like the Duncan Ranch School and the Pilot Butte Powerplant.