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1971 Map of Fortin Draw

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Fortin Draw
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

Rozet Field and its surrounding extraction landscape define this 1970s survey of Campbell County. The terrain is characterized by the complex drainage of the Little Powder River and Donkey Creek, set against the dramatic elevations of the Deer Creek Breaks and the Rochelle Hills. This map documents a period of industrial activity in the Powder River Basin, evidenced by the Burlington Northern railroad corridor and local energy-related operations like the Baumfalk Mine.

Water management in this arid landscape is shown through numerous named landmarks such as Baumfalk Reservoir, Oiler Reservoir, and various springs. The map provides specific detail for local history and genealogy, identifying family-named features like Indian Tree Hill and Fortin Draw. The presence of scattered gravel pits and extensive drilling activity across the draws and ridges reflects the mid-century industrial footprint on this rural Wyoming landscape.