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1962 Map of Emkay, 1975 Print
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1962 Map of Emkay

USGS Topo · Published 1975

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Union Pacific rail operations define the high plains corridor of this 1962 survey, with small trackside settlements like Granite Canon and Corlett anchoring the transport network. The landscape is deeply incised by a series of parallel drainage systems running west to east, including Lone Tree Creek, Willow Creek, and Goose Creek. These watercourses created natural paths for early transportation and surveying, evidenced by the alignment of the Pipeline and the proximity of the Happy Jack Road to the northern edge of the quadrangle. Smaller points like Otto and Emkay represent the sparse but critical industrial and residential hubs of Laramie County during the early 1960s. Farther south, the terrain becomes even more dissected by Duck Creek and Spotwood Creek, illustrating the complex hydrology that influenced ranching and grazing patterns across this stretch of the Wyoming interior.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1962
Date Published1975
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.7 x 27 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain