1982 Map of Clareton

About this map

Clareton Oil Field defines this high plains landscape in Weston County, where energy extraction and ranching intersect. The settlement of Clareton serves as a small anchor amidst a network of resource-related features, including numerous wells and drill holes that mark the subterranean wealth of the region. Drainage is defined by the winding paths of Lodgepole Creek and Hay Creek in the north, while Wildcat Creek cuts across the southwest corner of the quadrangle. Transport through the area is centered on the Dull Center Road, which facilitates movement between drilling sites and remote ranching outposts. This survey, based on aerial photography from the early 1970s and field checked in 1975, documents the industrial footprint on the Wyoming prairie before the shifts of the late 20th century.