1967 Map of Cornell Gulch

About this map

The Nowood River cuts through this high desert terrain in north-central Wyoming, providing a vital water source for the isolated Nowood Ranch and Lone Tree Ranch. Surveyed in the mid-1960s, the map reveals a landscape defined by sharp drainage systems including Cornell Gulch and Trout Creek. Near the northern border, the Orchard Landing Strip indicates the importance of light aircraft for managing these expansive cattle operations and navigating the remote county border between Washakie and Natrona counties. A network of jeep trails connects scattered water sources like Berger Spring, illustrating the rugged infrastructure required for ranching and resource management in this arid territory.