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1966 Map of Joe Emge Creek

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Joe Emge Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1991
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1991

About this map

Norwood River meanders through this portion of Washakie County, providing a vital water source in a landscape defined by seasonal drainages and local water management. The mapping reveals a network of man-made water storage features essential for ranching and land use in the mid-1960s, including the uniquely named Last Hope Reservoir, Right Angle Reservoir, and Flagstone Reservoir. These small reservoirs, often situated at the heads of drainages like McClellan Gulch and Warner Gulch, illustrate the historical effort to capture runoff in this arid environment.

The terrain is dissected by numerous draws and creeks, such as Joe Emge Creek and North Fork Bud Kimball Creek, which flow toward the primary river valley. Evidence of local infrastructure is sparse, limited to a few unimproved routes like Spring Creek Rd and a Drill Hole, suggesting a period of quiet, specialized land use focused on resource extraction and livestock. Prominent topographic features like Little Cedar Ridge provide natural boundaries to this drainage basin.