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2012 Map of Caldwell Lake

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Caldwell Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Harmony serves as a central point in this high-plains landscape where the meandering Laramie River dictates the region's geography. The map reveals an intricate network of water management, evidenced by the numerous irrigation channels such as South Canal, Bush and Holliday Ditch, and Caldwell Ditch that lace the terrain. These man-made features underscore the critical importance of water rights and agricultural engineering in Albany County.

Legacy ranching operations like Hunzicker Ranch and Riverside Ranch are prominent, while the Leroy Bridge provides a vital crossing over the river's winding path. The area is dotted with natural and reservoir water bodies including Caldwell Lake, Twin Buttes Lake, and Meeboer Lake, which accompany landmarks like Twelvemile Hill. This documentation of the land's hydrology and settlement pattern reflects the enduring ranching character of the Wyoming plains in the early 21st century.