1952 Map of Tin Cup Mountain

About this map

The Granite Mountains and the sharp escarpment of the Beaver Divide dominate this 1952 topographic study of Fremont County. The landscape reflects a high-altitude grazing and mining economy, where water sources like Tin Cup Spring and Findlay Springs were essential for survival. This era shows the persistence of isolated outposts such as the Long Creek Ranch and the Givens Homestead, representing the deep-rooted ranching history of the Missouri River Basin. The topography is defined by the transition between the rolling uplands and the prominent peaks of Tin Cup Mountain and Long Creek Mountain. Industrial activity is marked by the presence of the Tin Cup Mine, which stands as a quiet reminder of earlier prospecting efforts in the region. The drainage patterns of Long Creek and Tin Cup Creek illustrate how the watershed shaped early settlement and movement through this part of Wyoming.