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1961 Map of Cow Creek

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Cow Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1963
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1963

About this map

The North Platte River and Encampment River converge in this Wyoming landscape, defining a region where water management dictated the pattern of ranching and settlement. A complex network of irrigation infrastructure, including the Davis Ditch, Folsom and Brewer Ditch, and Hopkins No 1 Ditch, traces the effort to divert river water to the surrounding basins. This era of land use is marked by several established family holdings and recreational sites, such as the Ryan Ranch, Elk Hollow Ranch, and the Wyco Club.

To the south, the topography rises toward Needle Peak and the area known as Baggot Rocks, providing a stark contrast to the riparian lowlands. The presence of the Union Pacific and Canyon Road suggests the historical importance of this corridor for transit. Genealogists and historians can trace specific homesteads like the Flying Diamond Ranch or study the precise elevations at the Gaging Station Spillway, offering a technical look at the Missouri River Basin development project during the early 1960s.