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1951 Map of Burlington

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Burlington
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

Burlington serves as the central hub of this 1951 survey, surrounded by an intricate web of irrigation infrastructure essential to Big Horn County agriculture. The landscape is defined by the Emblem Bench plateau to the north and the Greybull River valley to the south. Between these landmarks, a sophisticated system of water management is visible through labels like Farmers Ditch, Town Ditch, and the Beck and Allen Lateral.

Genealogists and local historians can locate community fixtures such as Burlington Cemetery, Emblem Cemetery, and the Avent School near the riverbanks. The map also records the winding paths of Dry Creek and Willow Creek, alongside the distinct elevation of Table Mtn. This document captures the rural character of the Big Horn Basin just after mid-century, showing how early 20th-century water rights and canal engineering shaped the township and surrounding homesteads.