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1965 Map of Anchor Reservoir

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Anchor Reservoir
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1992
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1992

About this map

Anchor Reservoir dominates this high-altitude landscape in the mid-1960s, serving as a critical water management feature just north of the Wind River Indian Reservation Boundary. The surrounding terrain is defined by the convergence of several major waterways, including the North Fork Owl Creek, Middle Fork Owl Creek, and South Fork Owl Creek. These drainages represent the vital lifelines for ranching and early energy development in this part of Hot Springs County.

Evidence of local community life appears at the Anchor Sch and the nearby Basin Ranch, while a network of scattered Oil Wells on the northeastern plateaus near Putney Flat points to the area's industrial interests. Significant for hydrologists and local historians, the map documents several Gaging Stations along the creeks, providing a precise record of water monitoring infrastructure in a region where every drop shaped the settlement pattern.