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1960 Map of Diamond Flat

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Diamond Flat
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1962
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1962

About this map

Diamond Flat dominates the central portion of this Wyoming landscape, providing a level expanse of terrain between several creek drainages and rugged canyon formations. This 1960 survey, conducted as part of the Missouri River Basin development program, illustrates the rural character of Goshen County at mid-century, emphasizing the vital importance of water and landmarks in this open country. To the south, Bear Creek flows near the Bear Creek Ch, which stands as a key local landmark for genealogists and local historians.

In the north, the terrain grows more complex with the presence of Lone Tree Canyon and its corresponding Lone Tree Canyon Creek. Natural geological features like Castle Rocks and the Fox Creek Gap served as essential navigational waypoints across the township and range lines. The inclusion of fence and field lines, interpreted from aerial photography, offers an unusually detailed look at land usage and property boundaries during this era.