1950 Map of Emigrant Gap NE

About this map

Emigrant Gap Ridge dominates the southwestern corner of this 1950s terrain study in Natrona County, providing a significant high-ground landmark for the surrounding drainage system. The landscape is defined by its early water management infrastructure, including the Casper Canal, Johnson Canal, and the Bishop Lateral, which were critical for the development of the Missouri River Basin. These irrigation features wind through the draws, such as Tudor Draw, while the South Fork Casper Creek cuts through the northern sections. A notable technical installation, the Radio Range Station, sits centrally on the map, reflecting the mid-century integration of aviation navigation into the rural landscape. Historical transit is represented by Thirtythree Mile Road and remnants of the Sixmile Supply (Aban'd) ditch, showing the evolution of local resources and connectivity in this high plains environment.