1967 Map of Byron

About this map

The Shoshone River flows through this Bighorn Basin landscape, which is defined by a sophisticated network of irrigation and petroleum extraction. By the late 1960s, the engineering of the Sidon Canal and Elk Lovell Canal supported agricultural life on Powell Flats, while the Garland Oil Field and Byron Oil Field highlight the region's industrial foundation. Numerous oil wells and drill holes are scattered across the terrain, indicating the density of the local energy economy. The town of Byron serves as the primary hub, containing local landmarks such as Memorial Park and the Byron Cemetery. Further south, the map identifies Mantua and the drainage of Mantua Draw and Bitter Creek. This survey captures the transition between the irrigated valley floor and the arid, resource-rich uplands during a period of steady production.