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1966 Map of Banjo Flats West

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Banjo Flats West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

Bighorn River irrigation systems dominate this Wyoming landscape, where an intricate network of water management features transformed the arid terrain of Banjo Flats. The presence of the Highland Hanover Canal, South Bighorn Canal, and numerous siphons and aqueducts illustrates the intensive engineering required to support regional agriculture and ranching, such as the Banjo Ranch in the north.

Industrial and transport infrastructure is concentrated along the river valley, anchored by the Chicago Burlington and Northern RR and the Worland Municipal Airport. Beyond the irrigated zones, the topography transitions into a series of draws and ridges, including Pistol Draw and Sand Knoll Draw. Remote water sources like Sore Paw Reservoir and Slab Trail Reservoir provide vital points of interest for those tracing the history of land use in Washakie County.