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1966 Map of Wamsutter

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Wamsutter
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

Wamsutter serves as the central hub of this mid-1960s survey, illustrating a remote landscape defined by transportation and energy infrastructure. The corridor is dominated by the Union Pacific railroad and the dual passage of Highway 80 and Highway 30, which cut through the high desert terrain. Local connectivity is maintained via the Wamsutter Crooks Gap Road, while the surrounding plains are marked by numerous industrial markers including a Radio Tower, a Pumping Station, and multiple pipelines.

Hydrological features like Latham Draw, Hansen Draw, and the Threemile Ditch reveal the drainage patterns of this arid region. The map also records several benchmarks such as BM 6707 and BM 6732, alongside a Landing Area and a Drill Hole, reflecting the area's utility for both aviation and resource exploration. The boundary between Sweetwater Co and Carbon Co is also delineated in the southeastern portion of the quadrangle.