1961 Map of Barcus Peak

About this map

The North Platte River carves a deep path through Carbon County in this 1961 field-checked survey, dictating the placement of early ranching operations and water infrastructure. Along the river's bends, the Sanger Ranch and French Creek Ranch utilize complex irrigation systems like the Rocky Point Ditch and Bacus Ditch. The map details a landscape transition from the river valley to the elevated Big Hills and Beaver Ridge, where resource extraction and water management become primary features.