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1963 Map of Hutton Lake

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Hutton Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

Hutton Lake National Wildlife Refuge anchors this high-plains landscape, protecting a cluster of water bodies including Creighton Lake, Rush Lake, and Hutton Lake itself. The map reveals a complex water-management system essential for ranching and wildlife in Albany County, where the Laramie River is diverted through the Pioneer Canal and various irrigation works like the Dowlin Ditch and Haley and Hoge Ditch.

Historical transportation routes are clearly marked, including the legendary Overland Trail passing near the site of the Big Laramie Stage Station. The presence of Flag Ranch and several gravel pits indicates the local economy's reliance on both traditional ranching and the extraction of materials from the surrounding terrain. Small upland lakes such as Lake Mildred and Sportsman Lake dot the territory, which is further defined by seasonal drainages like Sand Creek and Lone Tree Creek.