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1964 Map of Cora

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Cora
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

The confluence of the New Fork River and Willow Creek dominates this high-plains landscape, where ranching and early Wyoming history intersect. Established homesteads like Bar Cross Ranch and Binning Ranch are mapped alongside the small settlement of Cora, reflecting the region's enduring cattle-rearing heritage during the mid-1960s. The presence of the Binning Landing Strip indicates the necessity of private aviation for transport and land management in this expansive territory.

Outdoor recreation and historical preservation are evident near the shores of Willow Lake, which borders the Bridger National Forest and hosts the Willow Lake Campground. Notable cultural sites include the Indian Graves and the Trappers Point Historical Monument, the latter marking a critical location for the early western fur trade and migration. Resource management is visible through a network of irrigation systems like the Josephine Ditch, while the natural drainage of Duck Creek and Spring Gulch defines the area's hydrology.