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1963 Map of Gowdy Ranch, 1965 Print
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1963 Map of Gowdy Ranch

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

Crow Flats dominates the arid western half of this region, characterized by a sparse network of ranching infrastructure and intermittent water sources. The landscape is defined by the sharp transition between these level plains and the rising terrain of the Lincoln National Forest to the east. Remote livestock operations like Gowdy Ranch and Walker Ranch rely on a system of dispersed water points, including Woods Tank, Browning Well, and several numbered wells and tanks. To the northeast, the dramatic topographical feature known as The Rim overlooks a complex system of drainages, where Little Dog Canyon and Pup Canyon carve into the high ground. The presence of a Drill Hole near the eastern boundary suggests early exploration of the area's geological resources, while the network of unimproved dirt roads and fine fence lines reveals the reach of 1960s desert land management.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1963
Date Published1965
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 27 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain