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1963 Map of Gurney Peak

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Gurney Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

Gurney Peak dominates the northwestern highlands of Laramie County, marking a landscape defined by the drainage systems of West Kellehan Creek and East Kellehan Creek. The topography transitions from these prominent elevations down toward the plains, where water management is evident through the presence of the Petsch Reservoir and its associated Petsch Ditch. These man-made features illustrate the early efforts to redirect water across the arid Wyoming terrain for agricultural or livestock use.

Evidence of local industry and infrastructure appears in the lower elevations, including a Gravel Pit and the small settlement or landmark of Bruce, which is accompanied by a Radio Tower. The survey also documents numerous Springs and Wells scattered across the quadrangle, highlighting the critical importance of reliable water sources in this high-plains environment. Large-scale ranching is suggested by the extensive network of fence lines noted in the survey's margins, which subdivide the rolling land between Steamboat Rock and Bushnell Creek.