1982 Map of Dupont Creek

About this map

The energy-producing landscape of Weston County is defined by extensive petroleum exploration in the early 1980s. The northern reaches are dominated by the Clareton Oil Field, while the southern portion transition into the Finn Oil Field, both marked by a dense network of scattered Oil Wells and Drill Holes. This industrial activity follows the natural contours of the High Plains drainage systems, where intermittent waters carve deep paths through the terrain. To the south, Dupont Creek and Lodgepole Creek provide significant landmarks, while the central and eastern sections are segmented by the branching waters of Lone Tree Creek and Louse Creek. The network of Grieves Road and various unnamed trails provides the primary access to the isolated well sites and draws such as Statler Draw and Newton Draw, reflecting a specialized landscape of Wyoming's resource economy.