1974 Map of Jay Em

About this map

Jay Em serves as the primary focal point in this portion of Goshen County, situated along the banks of Rawhide Creek. The landscape is defined by its drainage network, where Muskrat Creek and Lowry Draw feed into the larger creek system, illustrating the water-dependent settlement patterns of the Wyoming high plains during the mid-1970s. Further south, the Sixmile Creek Ranch sits near the headwaters of Sixmile Creek, representing the enduring ranching tradition of the region. A notable Pipeline cuts through the western section of the terrain, crossing the intermittent waters of Red Cloud Slough and marking the intersection of modern infrastructure with traditional grazing lands. This survey captures a moment of stability in the rural geography, where the placement of individual wells and tanks remains critical to the local economy.