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1951 Map of Clarkson Hill

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Clarkson Hill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1952
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1952

About this map

Oregon Trail wheel ruts and historical routes cut through this mid-century landscape of Natrona County, following the path of Poison Spring Creek toward the west. The terrain is defined by the massive elevation of Clarkson Hill and the surrounding drainage systems of Willow Creek and Iron Creek. Evidence of early 1950s infrastructure is prominent, including the Willow Creek Pumping Sta No 7 and an adjacent Oil Tank, reflecting the region's mid-century energy development.

Water management for the Missouri River Basin project is visible along the eastern edge, where the N Platte River flows near Schrader Flats. The map documents a transition from the historic livestock operations at Clarkson Ranch to modern industrial additions like the Pipe Line and the extensive Casper Canal system. This survey provides a precise look at the intersection of pioneer history and post-war technological expansion in central Wyoming.