Loading map...

1957 Map of Crowheart NE

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Crowheart NE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1958
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1958

About this map

The Wind River Indian Reservation landscape is defined here by the intersection of traditional grazing lands and the emerging energy infrastructure of the mid-20th century. Situated within Fremont County, the map details the Northwest Sheldon Dome Field, where several Oil Wells and specific infrastructure like Tanks and an Airstrip reflect the industrial exploration of the era. This activity contrasts with older extraction sites, such as the Coal Mines located near the center of the sheet, suggesting a shift in resource priority.

Water sources are vital markers in this arid environment, ranging from the prominent Rolff Lake to smaller features like an Artesian Well and Maverick Spring. The drainage patterns of Red Creek and Dry Creek carve through the terrain, while colorfully named landmarks like Paintpot Draw and Coal Draw offer geographical reference points for those tracing historical land use or local genealogy in this part of Wyoming.