1972 Map of Croton

About this map

Croton sits at the convergence of the Burlington Northern railroad and Echeta Road in this 1970s study of the Campbell County landscape. The topography is defined by an intricate network of drainage channels, including Wild Horse Creek, Black Bill Draw, and Deadman Draw, which snake through the varied elevation. This era of the Missouri River Basin development is characterized here by a reliance on water resources and energy exploration, evidenced by numerous labeled Wells and Drill Holes scattered across the township lines. The transition from established infrastructure like the railroad to more ephemeral routes, such as the Jeep Trail in the south, highlights the region's ranching and industrial utility. Named features like North Windmill Draw and South Windmill Draw suggest a history of livestock management and water access in this semi-arid Wyoming environment.