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1961 Map of Barcus Peak

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Barcus Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1963
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1963

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The North Platte River winds through this 1961 landscape in Carbon County, Wyoming, serving as the central artery for a region defined by high-altitude ranching and mineral extraction. Early mid-century operations are evident at the Golden Clover Mine, while the agricultural footprint is marked by family-named holdings such as Sanger Ranch, Jenkins Ranch, and Platt Ranch. The presence of the Beaver Creek Sch and Platt Cem near the riverbanks points to a self-contained rural community structure of the era.

Water management is prominent across the Beaver Hills, with irrigation infrastructure like Toothaker Ditch No 1 and the School Ditch supporting the local economy. In the southwest, the Golden Clover Reservoir No 1 and a small Landing Field reflect the diversified needs of Wyoming's back-country. The northeastern corner transitions into the protected timberlands of the Medicine Bow National Forest, anchoring the wilderness character of this high plains environment.