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1953 Map of Wild Horse Mountain

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Wild Horse Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

Wild Horse Mountain dominates this portion of Carbon County, where high ridges and intricate drainages define the high desert landscape. The terrain is marked by significant geological formations including Cheyenne Ridge, Windy Ridge, and the Coal Creek Rim, showcasing a rugged topography of canyons such as Corral Canyon and Blind Canyon. Human activity in this mid-century period is largely confined to grazing and resource extraction, evidenced by Tapers Ranch and the mining-related Coal Draw in the northeast corner.

Ephemeral water sources like Cheyenne Spring and small water bodies such as Pool Table provide vital points of interest for livestock and wildlife. A Jeep Trail provides the primary traverse across the northern ridges, connecting the area's drainages, including Rankin Creek and Little Shoe Creek. Large stretches of Sand Dunes illustrate the shifting surface of the basin floor, while the overall survey reflects a quiet, utilitarian era of land management in the Wyoming backcountry.