1952 Map of Burris

About this map

The high desert and foothills of the Wind River Indian Reservation dominate this mid-century survey, revealing the critical intersection of water management and mountain geography. Along the eastern edge, the Wind River Canal and Dinwoody Canal illustrate the engineering effort required to bring water from the high lakes to the arid landscape below. The small settlement of Burris sits near these irrigation systems, while further west, the terrain rises sharply toward Dinwoody Ridge and the glacial waters of Dinwoody Lake.