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1959 Map of Arapahoe

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Arapahoe
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1961
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1961

About this map

The confluence of the Little Wind River and the Popo Agie River anchors this 1950s survey of the Wind River Indian Reservation Boundary. The landscape is defined by an extensive network of irrigation infrastructure, including the Wind River B Canal, Leetham Ditch, and Sub-Agency Ditch, reflecting the era's agricultural development in the Missouri River Basin.

Settlement is concentrated around Arapahoe and St Stephens, with the Chicago and North Western railroad providing a vital transport corridor across the northern half of the quadrangle. To the south, the terrain rises into the Prospect Area and the winding course of Beaver Creek, where the land is marked by natural features like Preacher Draw and Sand Gulch. Local heritage is preserved in sites such as the Arapahoe Cemetery and the Arapahoe Catholic Cemetery, alongside several gravel operations and gauging stations.