Large-scale ranching and sophisticated irrigation systems define this high-plains landscape in Carbon County. The map documents an extensive network of man-made waterways, including the Centennial Ditch, Waldron Ditch, and Pilson Ditch Number 1, which channel water across the basin to support the regional cattle industry. These ditches run parallel to natural drainages like Cow Creek and Calf Creek, illustrating how water management has historically shaped land use in this arid environment.
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1939 · Saratoga
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1954 · Rawlins
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Rawlins
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1961 · Red Mountain
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1961 · Finley Reservoir
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1961 · Gunst Reservoir
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1961 · Encampment
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1961 · Saratoga
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1961 · Cow Creek Ranch
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1961 · Cow Creek
USGS Topo · 1:24,000