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1958 Map of Bonneville SW

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Bonneville SW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

Boysen Reservoir dominates this high-desert landscape in central Wyoming, where the waters of the Wind River are managed for irrigation and wildlife. The map illustrates a complex overlay of land management, featuring the Wind River Indian Reservation and the Riverton Reclamation Withdrawal Area. These boundaries reflect the mid-century expansion of water infrastructure, including the Wyoming Canal which cuts through the arid Sand Mesa.

Transport and conservation are central to this area’s character, with the State Wildlife Management Area protecting habitat around Lake Cameahwait. The eastern shore is defined by the heavy infrastructure of the Chicago Burlington and Quincy and Chicago and North Western railroads, which parallel the reservoir. Near the southern edge, the Shoshoni Airport and the confluence of Badwater Cr show the intersection of regional travel and river geography.