1952 Map of Burris

About this map

The Wind River Indian Reservation landscape is defined by its complex irrigation network and high-elevation terrain, as documented in this mid-century survey. The settlement of Burris serves as a central point in an area where water management is critical to land use, evidenced by the extensive Wind River Canal and Dry Creek Canal. These engineered waterways contrast with the natural drainage of Dry Creek and Meadow Creek, which flow through the shadow of prominent elevations like Dinwoody Ridge and Dry Ridge.