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1951 Map of Dewey SW

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Dewey SW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1953
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1953

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Stockade Beaver Creek and South Beaver Creek define this drainage landscape along the border of Weston and Niobrara Counties. This 1951 field-checked survey reveals an era of resource extraction and water management in eastern Wyoming, featuring several Oil Wells and multiple Gravel Pits concentrated near the eastern bluffs. The presence of an Artesian Well and a Flume suggests the technical efforts required to harness water for livestock and industry in this arid environment.

Prominent landforms like Rattlesnake Ridge overlook a network of seasonal washes, including Sheep Creek and the evocatively named Robbers Roost Creek. A single Windmill and various sections of Ditch trace the human imprint on the terrain, highlighting the sparse but deliberate infrastructure of mid-century ranching and drilling operations. The survey, conducted for the development of the Missouri River Basin, provides a detailed view of the section lines and topography before further modern expansion.