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1950 Map of Clark

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Clark
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1952
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1952

About this map

The Clarks Fork Yellowstone River carves through this northern Wyoming landscape, serving as the primary anchor for a network of irrigation systems like the Sirrine Ditch and Miles Battlefield Ditch. This complex of waterways supported a series of established ranching operations, including the Garrett Ranch and Owens Ranch, which defined the local economy at the turn of the decade. The map reveals the early industrial footprint of the Badger Basin area, specifically noting Oil Wells, Oil Tanks, and a Refinery located north of the Clark settlement.

Social life for these rural families centered around the Clark Sch, Paint Creek School, and Pioneer Sch. High elevations such as Sugarloaf Butte overlook the distinct geological formations of the Chapman Bench and the Badland Hills, illustrating the transition from river bottomlands to high plateaus. The presence of the Clark Cem provides a tangible reference point for genealogists tracing early residents in this section of Park County.