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1961 Map of Dry Creek Reservoir, 1982 Print
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1961 Map of Dry Creek Reservoir

USGS Topo · Published 1982

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Pine Ridge dominates the central topography of this Wyoming ranching landscape, acting as a natural divide between the various draws and creek beds that define the area. The map illustrates a dispersed pastoral economy in the early 1960s, centered around sheep camps and family-operated ranching headquarters such as Taylor Brothers Sheep Camp and the Melke Brothers Ranch. These operations are connected by a network of unimproved roads and the prominent Stock Trail running through the northwest corner. To the south, the terrain descends toward the North Fork Powder River, while the presence of the Sippie Mine and a modern pipeline reflects the beginning of industrial expansion into the traditional grazing lands. Water management is critical here, evidenced by the Dry Creek Reservoir and smaller reservoirs like Stock Trail Res No 1 scattered across the sagebrush-covered hills.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1961
Date Published1982
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions20.7 x 26.7 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain