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1968 Map of Fiftymile Flat

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Fiftymile Flat
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

The South Fork Powder River and its intricate network of seasonal drainages define this high plains landscape in central Wyoming. This late 1960s survey documents a working cattle-country environment where remote landmarks like Jack Ellis Camp and the Powder River Corrals indicate the human presence in a wide-open terrain. The topography is marked by significant landforms such as Broken Horn and the prominent Blue Hill, while the namesake Fiftymile Flat stretches across the central portion of the quadrangle.

Water management is central to the area's utility, visible through several engineered points like Blue Hill Reservoir and Three T Reservoir. Movement through the region is facilitated by established routes such as the Thirtythree Mile Road and Wild Horse Road. This map serves as an excellent reference for understanding the ranching infrastructure and hydrological patterns of Natrona County before more modern developments, preserving the location of specific wells and livestock camps.