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1960 Map of Freeland

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Freeland
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

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Casper Mountain and the high ridges of Coal Mountain dominate this landscape south of Casper, where the high-altitude terrain breaks into the dramatic Bates Hole depression. This 1960 field-checked survey reveals a ranching economy defined by isolated homesteads such as Nall Ranch, McGrath Ranch, and Schnoor Ranch. These family operations are situated near vital water sources like Bates Creek and Schnoor Reservoir, which sustain life in this arid section of Natrona County.

Community life centers on the cluster near the Freeland Community Building, including the Freeland Sch and Freeland Cem. Historical transit is marked by the Old Coal Casper Medicine Bow Highway and Circle Drive, which navigate the steep descents into Jackson Canyon and along Little Red Creek. Small-scale extractive footprints remain visible through scattered Mines and a Gravel Pit, providing a glimpse into the localized resource use of the mid-century era.