1959 Map of Arapahoe

About this map

The confluence of the Little Wind River and the Popo Agie R forms a complex riparian landscape at the heart of the Wind River Reservation. Settled life in the mid-20th century is anchored by the mission at St Stephens and the community of Arapahoe. The map reveals an intricate network of irrigation canals, including the Mission Ditch, Sub-Agency Ditch, and Lefthand Ditch, which redirect water across the valley to support local agriculture. Traces of previous infrastructure are visible in the Old Railroad Grade cutting across the northern sections, while the Indian Reservation Boundary defines the southern extent of this survey. Toward the southeast, the terrain shifts into the broken draws of Preacher Draw and the Prospect Area, where the landscape becomes more arid and less densely settled compared to the river-fed lowlands.