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1962 Map of Cameron Lake

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Cameron Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

The high plains of Toole County are defined here by a network of seasonal drainages and livestock operations during the early 1960s. Old Berthelote Ranch and Wood Ranch anchor the northern landscape, while the Scalese Ranch and Ride Ranch are situated further south, illustrating the spread of ranching interests across this arid terrain. The map captures the resource-driven character of the region, featuring a Gold Butte Placer Mine at the base of Gold Butte, alongside scattered energy infrastructure including an Oil Well and a Gas Well.

Water management is central to life in this environment, evidenced by numerous instances of Spring and a Flowing Well. Topographical features like Jackass Butte and Cameron Lake provide landmarks amidst a complex system of coulees, including Fourmile Coulee and Miners Coulee, which channel runoff toward Hay Creek and Sheep Creek. This survey provides a precise look at the rural infrastructure of the era, from a primitive Trail to a modern Pipeline cutting across the northwestern corner.