1969 Map of Draper Lake

About this map

The Wheat Ridge Grange Hall stands as a focal point of rural community life in this high-plateau region of Lincoln County. This 1960s landscape is defined by the unique coulees and scablands characteristic of the area, notably the deep carving of Marlin Hollow and the drainage of Canniwai Creek. The map documents a sparse but vital network of water sources, including small pools like Draper Lake and Bergeau Lake, which are often accompanied by Springs and an Eagle Spring to the south. The presence of a Gravel Pit and numerous wells suggests a landscape where local industry and agriculture are dictated by the underlying geology. Transportation is limited to a grid of section-line roads and a specialized Jeep Trail, illustrating the remote nature of the terrain between the northern and southern townships.