{"product_id":"old-map-of-thermopolis-wyoming-by-usgs-1960-hot-springs-state-park-bighorn-river","title":"Old Map of Thermopolis, Wyoming by USGS, 1960 – Hot Springs State Park \u0026 Bighorn River","description":"\u003cp\u003ePublished with a 1962 imprint from survey work dated 1960, the US Geological Survey’s “Thermopolis” captures one of Wyoming’s most distinctive landscapes at a moment just before later phases of growth and redevelopment. Centered on the town of Thermopolis, the map presents the settlement not as an isolated western outpost, but as a carefully plotted node within a dramatic basin of river corridors, roads, slopes, and open land. The 1:24,000 scale allows for an intimate reading of place: urban blocks, transportation routes, streams, hills, and valleys are all rendered with the precision for which USGS mapping became renowned. It is both a scientific document and a historical portrait of a community shaped by geology, water, and movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cartographic language is classic mid-century USGS topography: elegant contour lines trace the rise and fall of the terrain, allowing the eye to follow ridges, draws, and valley floors around Thermopolis. The Bighorn River forms a central geographic presence, its course anchoring the map and explaining much of the surrounding settlement pattern. Roads and highways are carefully labeled, revealing the practical network that connected the town to the wider Wyoming landscape. Colored shading distinguishes land cover and use, while green areas indicate forested ground amid a broader semi-arid terrain. The result is a map that rewards close study, translating the physical structure of the land into a clear, exact, and quietly beautiful visual system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThermopolis is best known for its hot springs, and the inclusion of Hot Springs State Park gives this map particular regional significance. The park, established around mineral-rich thermal waters long valued by Indigenous peoples and later developed as a public destination, sits within a landscape where geology is not merely background but identity. The topography surrounding the springs helps explain their setting: river terraces, nearby hills, and the carved corridor of the Bighorn River frame the town’s celebrated waters. On this map, the park appears within the broader working geography of roads, town blocks, open land, and drainage lines, suggesting how recreation, settlement, and natural phenomena coexisted in early 1960s Thermopolis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe US Geological Survey brought to this map the institutional authority of one of America’s most important scientific mapping agencies. Founded in the late nineteenth century, the USGS became indispensable to land management, mineral assessment, water planning, engineering, conservation, and national development. Its topographic quadrangles were designed not only for navigation but for understanding the land itself: elevations, drainage, infrastructure, and human occupation recorded with disciplined consistency. In “Thermopolis,” that mission is especially evident. The map’s measured contours and careful labeling reveal a place where resource management, urban planning, park stewardship, and transportation all depended on accurate geographic knowledge. It is a map made for use, yet it possesses the restrained artistry of expert survey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a historical document, this map offers a compelling snapshot of Thermopolis before many modern changes altered the townscape and surrounding land use. The outlines of structures, the arrangement of streets, the course of highways, and the distribution of open and forested areas preserve the spatial character of the community in the early 1960s. Hills and valleys are not generalized but articulated through contour intervals, giving a strong sense of steepness, relief, and passage through the basin. Streams, water bodies, and the Bighorn River speak to the enduring importance of water in a dry western environment. For collectors drawn to Wyoming history, geological landscapes, or the refined precision of USGS cartography, “Thermopolis” is rich with place, texture, and context.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCities, towns and places on this map\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThermopolis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBighorn River\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHot Springs State Park\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoads and highways connecting to Thermopolis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNearby hills and valleys\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSurrounding water bodies, including streams and lakes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForested areas indicated in green shading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUrban blocks and outlines of structures in Thermopolis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistorical context \u0026amp; cartographic details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduced by the US Geological Survey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHistorical 1:24,000 topographical map of Thermopolis, Wyoming and the surrounding area\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDated 1960 with a 1962 imprint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe USGS is known for producing accurate geological and topographic maps for scientific applications and land management\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures contour lines to represent elevation changes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUses colored shading to distinguish land use types\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes detailed labeling of roads and water bodies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShows terrain relief, including hills, valleys, and the Bighorn River\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePredates many modern developments in Thermopolis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides a snapshot of the area’s geography and land use in the early 1960s, especially in relation to resource management and urban planning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLooking for a particular place?\u003c\/strong\u003e Review the detailed images to confirm that the town, landmark or feature you have in mind appears on the map. If you are unsure, \u003ca target=\"”_blank”\" href=\"\/it\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003eask our workshop to check before you order\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDetailed maps are especially rewarding at larger sizes, where names, boundaries and decorative features have more room to be appreciated. Use the close-up preview and size guide to choose the right scale for your wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis map looks amazing at sizes all the way up to 50in (125cm). If you are looking for a larger map, please \u003ca href=\"\/it\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003eget in touch\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe model in the listing images is holding the 16x20in (40x50cm) version of this map.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere personalisation is available, you can add a short title or dedication, mark one meaningful place, or request one considered visual detail. \u003ca target=\"”_blank”\" href=\"\/it\/pages\/map-personalisation\"\u003eSee personalised map examples\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEvery piece is printed to museum-grade archival standards using fade-resistant pigment inks on acid-free matte paper. Choose an unframed map print, framed map or canvas using the finish options above. Framed maps use crystal-clear optical acrylic and arrive ready to hang.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith its rich detail and strong sense of place, this map makes a considered gift for a new home, anniversary, retirement or anyone with a personal connection to the area shown. Still deciding? 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