1959 Map of Beulah Belle Lake

About this map

Beulah Belle Lake sits as a centerpiece in this high desert landscape of central Wyoming, surrounded by a complex system of drainage and relief. In the late 1950s, the area supported livestock operations at the Bug Ranch in the northwest and Spear Ranch along Dry Creek. The presence of an Emergency Airstrip (Abandoned) east of the lake suggests the area's role in early mid-century aviation infrastructure, while a scattered Prospect and several wells indicate the region's intermittent mineral and resource exploration. To the south, the Soda Lakes provide a distinct contrast to the northern draws like Black Rock Draw and Roberts Draw. This survey captures a moment when traditional ranching coexisted with modern aviation needs and the geological investigation of the Black Rock formation.