1966 Map of Wamsutter

About this map

Wamsutter stands as the primary hub in this High Desert landscape, situated along the vital transcontinental corridor of the Union Pacific railroad. The settlement's role in transportation and energy infrastructure is evident through the convergence of the Wamsutter Crooks Gap Road, a Pumping Station, and numerous industrial pipelines that traverse the sagebrush-covered terrain. This 1966 topographic study, with revisions through the early 1980s, highlights how human engineering has adapted to the arid environment, featuring water management tools like Threemile Ditch and a small Landing Area for aerial access.